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Nurse Extern - Med Surg
Rotating - PRNSan Antonio, Texas
Overview
At Tenet, your nursing skills can make a pivotal difference for the patients we treat and the communities we serve. You'll work in an enriching, rewarding environment where you'll have the resources to surpass your patients' needs. For our part? We'll give you ample tools and support – like competitive benefits, personalized mentorship, enhanced flexibility, and more – so you can take your health career where you always knew you could.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Nurse Extern - Med Surg? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right skill level.
- Innovative
- Advocate
- Collaborative
- Person-Centered
- Resourceful
- Critical Thinker
Responsibilities
North Central Baptist Hospitals Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
At North Central Baptist Hospitals, 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
Summary
Under the direction/supervision of RN, provides basic and intermediate nursing care for assigned group of patients based on competence.
General Nursing Units care for patients from age 15 years to maturity by clinically competent nursing staff.
Special Care Areas care for patients 15 years through adult with high-risk conditions by clinically competent nursing staff.
Maternal Child Units: Labor and Delivery care includes patients who have a pregnancy related condition by staff who are clinically /competent in maternity care
Nursery care includes care for newborn until discharge status by clinically competent staff.
Pediatric clinically competent staff provides care to patients from neonate through age of eighteen
GI Lab Unit cares for toddlers, beginning age 24 months, through adult by clinically competent staff.
Chemical Dependent Unit and Psychiatric Unit cares for adult patients and family with holistic approach to emotional problems by clinically competent nursing staff.
Emergency Unit provides care to presenting patients of all ages by clinically competent staff in pediatric
high-risk adult care
Surgical Services provides care to patients from neonate to geriatric
Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
Education:
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and has completed one
semester of clinicals in an RN program.
Experience:
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Must have completed one semester of clinicals in an RN program.
Certifications:
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):
Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer to this position if working in the ED or
Behavioral Health areas. Must complete NVCI training before working in the role of a constant observer.
Our Tenet Testimonials
My co-workers are awesome here. I feel like I'm in a really supportive environment and can rely on the people I work with.
Leila C.,
Registered Nurse
Our Competitive Benefits
When we care for each other, we strengthen our care for our patients and communities. That's why we provide a fully comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes you and your family's health and wellness.
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