Nurse Extern (Non-Exempt)

Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City is seeking a Nurse Extern to provide clinical support under the direction of an RN or LPN. In this full-time position, you will assist in delivering individualized patient care, working cooperatively as part of a clinical team to help patients achieve their highest level of wellness. You will perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs and LPNs with individualized patient care
• Perform designated clinical procedures under supervision
• Complete non-clinical support tasks as assigned
• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, G.E.D., or current enrollment in a healthcare career program through high school curriculum
• Alternatively, age 18 and able to participate in Mercy's UAP training program
• Alternatively, current Mercy employee
• BLS certification required within one month of hire
• Completion of PCA competencies required within three months of hire
• If no previous experience, completion of Mercy's required 175-hour training program (meets state Department of Health and Senior Services requirements) within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCA position per state guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Prolonged standing and walking each shift
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

Schedule

• Full-time, regular position
• Non-exempt

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period