Nurse Extern L&D

Join UT Health Jacksonville as a Nurse Extern in our Labor & Delivery unit. This is a PRN, rotating shift position supporting our 33-bed facility, which includes a 24-hour emergency department designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke ready facility, along with a dedicated maternity unit.

As a Nurse Extern, you will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, performing basic nursing tasks and assisting with patient care in the L&D setting. You will be responsible for reporting patient conditions and circumstances, maintaining equipment and unit cleanliness, and demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients on your assigned unit.

Clinical Setting

UT Health Jacksonville is a comprehensive acute care facility featuring 33 operational beds, an ICU, a 24-hour Level IV trauma center emergency department with acute stroke readiness, a maternity unit, advanced diagnostic technology, surgical suites, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services, a wound healing center, and access to the UT Health East Texas Olympic Center fitness and rehabilitation facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing functions as authorized under the direct supervision of a registered nurse
• Provide basic nursing tasks and direct patient care
• Report patient conditions and circumstances to the nursing team
• Maintain equipment and unit cleanliness
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient population served

Schedule

This is a PRN position with rotating shifts. You may be required to work irregular schedules.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program in good academic standing
• Anticipated completion of nursing program within 24 months from date of hire
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care

Working Conditions

You may be exposed to hazardous materials and situations, including but not limited to blood-borne pathogens, ionizing radiation, and communicable diseases.