What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Extern I - Float Pool position at The Hospitals of Providence - Sierra Campus?
Overview
Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!
At The Hospitals of Providence - Sierra Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- 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 & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
Per Diem Rotate
The Nurse Extern I (NE I) position is a developmental float pool role for nursing students seeking broad clinical exposure in an acute care setting. Nurse Extern I’s rotate across multiple units and support the nursing team while building foundational clinical skills. This position requires participation in a guided training and development program aligned to the scope outlines by the State-specific Board of Nursing.
Responsibilities
The Nurse Extern I assists the Registered Nurse and care team by participating in patient care activities, including observation, basic patient care, and reporting relevant information to the RN, in accordance with hospital policy and scope of practice.
Qualifications
Education
• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited RN nursing program
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Nursing course
• Completion of the first round of clinical rotations in full
Experience
• None required
Certifications
• Required: AHA BLS
Additional Eligibility Information
• This is a non–department-specific position and functions as a float role.
• Nursing students in their graduating year should apply to the Nurse Extern II (department‑specific) position instead.
Organization Description
The Hospitals of Providence have faithfully been serving our community since 1902. Generations of families have chosen our hospitals to be a steward of health in the El Paso community. Our five hospitals include a childrens hospital committed to providing the care patients need, when they need it. Today, the Hospitals of Providence are comprised of our region's most trusted hospitals, each dedicated to meeting our families specific healthcare needs. Join our team!
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