Nurse Extern - 6 South Neuro

Trinity Health Oakland is seeking a Nurse Extern for 6 South Neuro, a 497-bed community teaching hospital and level II trauma center. This part-time position offers an opportunity to gain clinical experience in a supportive environment while completing your nursing education.

As a Nurse Extern, you will function as a collaborative member of the healthcare team under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will provide basic direct patient care using principles of Relationship-based Care, perform activities of daily living appropriate to patients' conditions, assist with admissions, and support the interdisciplinary care team.

Schedule

• 12-hour day shift
• Part-time employment
• Working weekends and holidays is necessary to meet staffing needs
• Work in other units and on different shifts may be assigned as necessary to meet staffing requirements
• Assigned hours, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and organizational needs

Responsibilities

• Perform basic bedside care and selected procedures under RN direction and supervision
• Provide individualized care consistent with the plan of care
• Perform activities of daily living appropriate to the patient's condition
• Provide basic nutritional support such as bed setup, assistance with feeding, and documentation of intake and calorie count
• Report changes in patient condition to the RN in a timely manner
• Assist with the admission process by collecting assessment data, applying necessary equipment, and informing patients and families of unit routines
• Provide patient care that reflects respect for patients' rights, dignity, values, cultural preferences, and expressed needs
• Seek feedback from Clinical Leaders and RNs to identify clinical improvement opportunities
• Participate in unit-based committees and initiatives that promote patient and workplace safety
• Maintain appropriate skill level through completion of required hospital and unit-based education
• Demonstrate commitment to Trinity Health's mission and values

Required Qualifications

• Currently attending and in good standing at an accredited school of nursing
• Must maintain continuous active student status
• Must have successfully completed two clinical nursing rotations, of which one was a Medical/Surgical rotation
• Current BCLS (Basic Life Support Certification) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrollment in a bachelor's degree nursing program

Education and Certifications

• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to use and effectively integrate positive communication approaches to meet diverse patient needs
• Excellent customer service orientation skills
• Ability to work effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers, and community groups

Working Conditions

• Working in the patient care environment may result in exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous substances
• In a typical day: sitting 25%, standing 25%, walking 50%
• Occasional squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, and balancing (5-10% of work time)
• Frequent bending/stooping and reaching above shoulder level
• Frequent pushing/pulling
• Use of hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulating
• Frequent lifting and carrying of patients, equipment, and other items not to exceed 51 pounds (associates will not lift items/patients exceeding 35 pounds from the floor)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability starting day one
• Nurse Residency Program for all new nurses
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• DailyPay option to get paid every day
• Free parking in proximity to workplace
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health