Nurse Extern ICU (PRN) Day Shift

Employment Type:

Shift:

• Directly Observes nursing care provided by an R.N. partner. Performs assigned patient care based on validated skills achieved in clinical/lab courses within his/her school of nursing.
  Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.
  Current CNA license with the State of Maryland (Required)
  CPR for Healthcare Providers prior to start of externship
  Current enrollment in a School of Nursing and entering last year of program
  Maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA cumulative
  Completion of at least one Medical/Surgical clinical rotation (Required)
  Reads, writes, speaks, and comprehends the English language

Senior Nursing student looking to bridge until and onboard early while finishing their nursing program

Student Nurse Extern Incentives to Accelerate your Entry into Practice: Student Nurse Extern to New Graduate Nurse

Start your journey as a Student Nurse Extern and be eligible for guaranteed senior practicum placement* and a new graduate nurse position.

*Senior Practicum Placement- priority placement for senior practicum if candidate is enrolled in an affiliated School of Nursing that requires a senior practicum placement.

** Automatic consideration for a New Graduate Nurse position during final semester of nursing program. Upon graduation transition into pre-NCLEX New Graduate role and be eligible to participate in the nurse residency program, nursing internships and other new graduate transition to practice offerings. Following successful completion of the NCLEX exam (National Council Licensure Examination) and licensure, transfer to a RN New Graduate position.

Collects and labels specimens

Maintains effectiveness and efficiency of medical/surgical supplies and equipment

Performs non-complex diagnostic tests under RN supervision

Cleans and maintains all equipment used during patient care

Performs post-mortem care according to HCH policy & procedure

Cleans, organizes and ensures safety of the clinical environment

Maintains supplies and other hospital resources.

Provides services to enhance patient comfort, support and safety

Performs simple therapeutic tasks

Performs, under RN supervision, all patient care and related activities in a safe and timely manner according to HCH standards

Reports all pertinent patient care information to appropriate multi-disciplinary care team

Documents appropriate information in patient medical record as necessary

Answers telephone and patient call lights

Observes RN partner in his/her daily interactions.

Pay Range-$14.68-$20.55

• Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

We were named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2021.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard toMinority/Females/disabled/Veteran(M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.