Registered Nurse (RN) Extern

RN Extern

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care and eager to take the next step in your nursing career? Join our skilled nursing facility as an Extern and work alongside our experienced licensed nursing team to gain hands-on experience while preparing for your nursing license! This temporary position offers a dynamic and enriching opportunity for graduates of state-approved nursing programs to dive into the field and build the skills needed to excel as an RN.

Essential Job Functions:

Shadow and assist licensed nursing staff with:

• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the best plan of care for each resident.
• Gaining knowledge about the care of all residents under your responsibility.
• Conducting rounds to ensure Care Plans are followed and residents receive optimal care.
• Helping with writing and updating resident assessments and care plans, while learning about the MDS and Quality Indicators.
• Taking note of all physician orders (verbal and written) and acting accordingly.
• Assisting with appointment scheduling by notifying the Unit Clerk of physician orders.
• Documenting thoroughly and accurately, including nurse charting, MDS, Medicare, and lab/diagnostic results.
• Completing assigned MDS assessments and ensuring an accurate shift report for the oncoming nurse.
  • Take pride in the accuracy and quality of your work.
  • Scan central supply items for each resident, ensuring proper inventory management.
  • Report any errors to the ADON/DON right away to ensure a safe and effective care environment.
  • Report any witnessed or suspected abuse immediately to the DON, ADON, or Administrator, maintaining the safety and dignity of all residents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:
• Medical terminology and safety procedures.
• Infection control protocols and emergency procedures.
• Resident rights and how to identify and report abuse and neglect.

Skills in:
• Operating equipment and tools used in resident care.
• Following safety protocols and maintaining safety standards.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Utilizing various computer applications for documentation and patient management.

Ability to:
• Recognize changes in a resident’s condition and take swift, appropriate action.
• Seek help when facing challenges or situations outside of your scope.
• Be sensitive to residents and their families, responding with professionalism and care.
• Always operate within your scope of practice, following the Arizona State Board of Nursing Rules and Nurse Practice Act.
• Use diagnostic equipment effectively.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, residents, and their families.
• Read, write, and understand instructions with clarity and precision.
• Maintain confidentiality, especially in high-pressure or changing environments.

Required Minimum Education, Experience, and Training:
• Graduate of a state-approved nursing school.
• Must pass the NCLEX exam for licensure within 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain a current Arizona State Board nursing license within 60 days of hire.

Special Job Requirements:
• Participate in mandatory nursing meetings and continuing education classes.
• Obtain and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card (at the employee’s expense).
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Complete annual Tuberculosis Testing.
• Finish required 12 hours of annual in-service training.
• Fulfill mandated federal, state, and local communicable disease testing.

EOE

Join us today and take the first step toward a fulfilling career in nursing while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those you serve!