TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Extern to join our Progressive Care Unit (PCU) on a part-time basis. As a Nurse Extern, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated basic patient care services under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist the nursing staff in providing patient care, maintaining a clean and safe patient care environment, and supporting patients with activities of daily living.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patient populations served in the department
- Communicate pertinent patient information to appropriate individuals
- Deliver compassionate, holistic care while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients
- Document patient care information in appropriate computer systems
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Maintain a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited RN nursing program
- Can be considered for this position after completion of first nursing semester or as a CNA in first semester of RN program
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, current and maintained within hospital policy timeframes
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Clinical Setting
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center is a recognized leader in healthcare with a 4-star CMS rating. The hospital provides exceptional care across emergency services, cardiology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and more. The rehabilitation program ranks among the top 50 in the nation. The facility is an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center.
Benefits
TriStar Southern Hills offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
- Free counseling and referral services
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
- 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, and certification support
- Dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.