Nurse Extern II - Cardiac

Join Abrazo Arrowhead Campus as a Nurse Extern II in our Cardiac unit. In this student nurse role, you will provide essential bedside nursing care and patient support under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You'll work with cardiac patients in a 217-bed hospital recognized for advanced cardiovascular services.

Responsibilities

• Observe, report, and respond to patients' physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and discharge planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis
• Perform direct patient care activities according to the plan of care as directed by the RN
• Recognize early and subtle changes in patient condition and report status to the RN
• Transition care of patients by reporting patient status, individual patient needs, plan of care, current treatments, and unfinished orders
• Document patient vital signs, intake and output, height and weight, and activities of daily living
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment, including organizing supplies, tracking and stocking equipment, and keeping the department organized
• Perform other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a school of nursing at the senior level
• Successful completion of three semesters of nursing school (entering last semester or block)
• Submission of at least two letters of recommendation and skills checklist documentation from nursing instructor
• CPR certification
• Excellent customer service skills
• Basic computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, visitors, and physicians

Important Note

You may only perform skills that you have successfully accomplished in nursing school. Any skills you have not yet completed must be monitored and evaluated by an RN when performed for the first time.

Benefits

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; generous paid time off; career development and continuing education opportunities; health savings accounts; healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; employee discount program; and voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.