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Nurse Extern Psych - Philhaven Mt Gretna Inpatient - Days / Evenings

Location: WellSpan Philhaven, Mount Gretna, PA

Schedule: PRN/Per Diem

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Remote/Hybrid

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Virtual

Nursing Hiring Event

Multiple Locations

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Nurse Extern Program 2024

• Program dates: June 6 - August 3, 2024

• Extern Orientation: June 3 - 7

• 1st Unit Rotation - June 9 - July 6

• 2nd Unit Rotation - July 7 - August 3

• 9- week program

• 8- week preceptor clinical experience (2, 4- week rotations)

• 4- day hospital orientation

• 1:1 experienced RN preceptor.

• 36 - 40 hours per week (Day, evenings and nights - including weekends and holidays (will follow preceptor schedule)

• Paid clinical experience

• PA Child Abuse & FBI fingerprint clearances required

• At completion of program, students may have the ability to continue employment in a Psychiatric Technician OR Extended Nurse Extern capacity by working a minimum of 16 hours per month

Job Description:

Under supervision of the registered nurse, and as a fully functioning member of the patient care team, provides direct care to patients by performing a variety of duties, including assisting with data collection, provision of care, completion of selected therapeutic interventions, and documentation of care provided for a specified group of patients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides information needed by the registered nurse to coordinate the care and discharge planning for the patient and family.

• Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens and bed pans and positioning.

• Assists in the preparation and transportation of patients for tests, procedures, etc.

• Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to the appropriate individuals.

• Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, pain, and department-specific requirements.

• Performs selected procedures if demonstrated competency during formal Nurse Extern Program

• Sets up and removes equipment and supplies; ensures equipment is functioning properly and stored appropriately.

• Runs special errands as required. Responds to light calls.

• Ensures patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. are stocked with appropriate items at required levels.

• Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned unit(s). Notifies supervisor when reorder points are reached.

Must meet the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited BSN, ADN, or diploma program

• Must be in senior year; graduating December 2024 or Spring 2025

Must submit the following as an attachment in addition to the online application:

o Cover letter and professional resume

o AHA or ARC BLS certification

o Unofficial transcripts including most recent semester completed

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