Nurse Extern II Per Diem Rotate

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

As the largest hospital in San Luis Obispo County, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center strives to produce optimal outcomes and exceptional patient experiences to the community it serves. With 164 beds and hundreds of physicians, Sierra Vista puts advanced technology into the hands of experienced medical specialists to deliver quality healthcare to Central Coast residents and visitors.  Its distinct, high-level services include neurosurgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, perinatology (high-risk pregnancy), neonatology (high-risk newborn care), pediatrics and trauma.  Sierra Vista houses the largest Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit between Santa Barbara and Salinas, the only dedicated pediatric unit in San Luis Obispo County and serves as the county’s designated trauma center.  Sierra Vista is recognized as a leader in orthopedics, cancer care and is a Joint Commission accredited primary stroke center. Sierra Vista is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and has been serving the community since 1959.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
• Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
• Additionalbenefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
• Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
• Benefits may vary by location and role

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Position Summary:
The Nurse Extern II position is filled by a nursing student who has successfully completed their first year in an accredited school of nursing and has been accepted into the following year of study. Nurse Extern II will perform duties identified as appropriate for Nursing Student in a work study program, as clarified by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Extern II will be assigned to care for patients in the acute care hospital under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Required License/Certification: BLS

Knowledge & Skills:

Required Training/Education/Experience/Certification:
(1) Is currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing School and is entering their senior year.
(2) Current BLS Certificate (3) A letter of recommendation from nursing faculty is required with application.
(4) Has successfully been accepted into their senior year of an accredited school of nursing – must successfully pass all senior courses to remain in program.

Desired Training/Education/Experience/Certification:
(1) Has excellent observation, good nursing judgment/critical thinking, and good oral and written communication skills.
(2) Ability to work with multiple tasks in a team setting utilizing interpersonal, organizational and prioritizing skills.

Minimum Pay: $23.00 hourly

Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.