Nurse Extern - PCU

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital is seeking a Nurse Extern to provide essential patient care support in our Progressive Care Unit (PCU). In this role, you will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or clinical manager to assist patients with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support the nursing team in delivering compassionate, high-quality care. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team in an advanced facility that includes a primary stroke center.

Responsibilities

• Provide specific nursing care under the direction of an RN or Clinical Manager, including assistance with activities of daily living such as hygiene, mobility, and feeding
• Measure and record vital signs and monitor intake and output
• Measure oxygenation using pulse oximetry
• Obtain patient weight using standing, sling, bed, or chair scales
• Report patient complaints of pain and observations of changes in patient condition, such as vital signs and level of consciousness, to an RN in a timely manner
• Perform or assist with bathing, oral and denture care, and shampooing
• Observe for changes in skin integrity and ensure patients receive adequate position changes to prevent skin breakdown
• Measure for, apply, and remove anti-embolism stockings
• Apply and remove sequential-compression devices
• Apply and remove Buck's traction after initial application by an RN or physical therapist
• Provide care as directed by the RN according to the SKIN bundle
• Implement fall prevention interventions as directed by the RN
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program and have completed your first clinical rotation
• Active CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of hospital environment
• Previous hospital and/or healthcare-related experience
• Ability to work variable shifts, holidays, and weekends
• Ability to perform required duties, including lifting and transferring, using proper body mechanics
• Basic computer skills

Benefits

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital 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 resources, and auto and home insurance. Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.