Description:

Commitment of four 12-hour shifts per month.

Department - 5 South, Oncology Unit

SUMMARY: 

The Contingent Nurse Extern functions as a collaborative member of the health care team in partnership with and under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).  Utilizing principles of Relationship-based Care, performs basic direct patient care to a specific group of patients.  Actively supports the activities of the unit-based shared governance council.  Promotes organizational commitment and excellence in the patient care experience, and in compliance with the standards of professional behavior within nursing.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Education/ Experience:   

• Currently attending and in good standing at an accredited school of nursing.
• Must maintain continuous "active" student status. Must have successfully completed two (2) clinical nursing rotations, of which one was a Medical/Surgical rotation.

Certification/Licensure

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support Certification) certification.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and age specific needs   
• Interpersonal skills necessary to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families.   
• Critical thinking skills necessary to perform principal duties and responsibilities of job description.   
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing patient care.   

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU AS A COLLEAGUE OF TRINITY

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability starts DAY ONE
• Nurse Residency Program for all new nurses! Click here for more details
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement
• DailyPay – Choose to get paid every day! Learn more by visiting www.dailypay.com  
• Free parking in proximity to your workplace.

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