Student Nurse Extern

Few great things are ever truly done alone. Performing at the highest level and achieving your best requires support and a team of dedicated people focused on doing amazing things every day. If that sounds like the environment you’ve been looking for, then we’ve got a place for you. Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare is seeking outstanding allied health, business, and nursing professionals to join our world-class team. Supported by a devoted staff and a progressive culture, we offer the freedom, opportunity, and respect your talent deserves. Not every job offers this; but here, we don’t know how to work any other way. We invite you to join our team! Find Out More HERE If you are currently employed at Stanford Health Care - Valley Care, please click here to apply for transfer and promotion opportunities. If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Rotating - 12 Hour (United States of America) Job Description Program Information Application deadline October 24, 2022 If selected to second round applications, you will be sent a questionnaire packet to be completed by October 30, 2022. Dates of interviews: November 15-17, 2022 Externship Start date: February 6, 2023 Externship End date: May 26, 2023 Nurse Extern Rotations: Med-Surg ICU Maternal Child Emergency Department ***PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU MOVE TO SECOND ROUND YOU WILL RECIEVE A QUESTIONNAIRE TO COMPLETE. THIS IS DUE OCTOBER 30TH. *** Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley is excited to offer the opportunity to learn and grow in a fast-paced and exciting environment as a nurse extern. Our Nurse Extern Program is specifically designed for nursing students or graduates preparing for licensure that want additional hands-on experience in a clinical setting to compliment academic learning. Through our Nurse Externship, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a nurse preceptor each shift, learning and honing skills such as time management, critical thinking, and prioritization. The nurse extern program also includes dedicated time for professional development through seminars with leaders and career guidance for entry into the nursing profession. Upon successful completion of the Nurse Externship, you will be invited to apply for the Nurse Residency Program. Job Summary Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern assists in direct patient care to assigned patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital practices. Serve as a role model to promote a positive environment and quality patient care. Essential Functions The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned. Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the nurse extern observes the registered nurse assess, implement, plan and evaluate nursing care utilizing the nursing process Observes the RN providing teaching to patient and family and documents the same Observes the RN Initiating discharge planning and providing discharge instructions and documents the same Performs a variety of procedures/skills with successful completion of training Works collaboratively with team members to assure appropriate care is provided Observes the RN Assisting physicians with bedside procedures Prepares and maintains patient areas, utility rooms, Works to maintain the unit in good working order Handles care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served as per Scope of Service Reports to Primary Nurse/Charge Nurse to meet the individual needs of each patient Demonstrates the ability to perform technical skills and procedures as evidenced by unit competency Job Qualifications Education High School graduate or equivalent Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of an accredited nursing program in r their senior year maintaining a GPA > 3.5 Eligibility Have completed pre-licensure preceptorship Submit 2 letters of recommendation from clinical educators or nursing instructors Optional submission of Letter of Recommendation from Clinical Preceptorship Submit a resume and cover letter Submit a reflection on their plan for career path and why they desire to be involved in the externship program. Interim nursing permit or Certified Nursing Assistant license Experience Six months working as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred but not required Preceptorship in Acute Care preferred Experience working in health care preferred Licenses and Certifications Nurse Interim License or CNA license by externship Current American Heart Association BLS Certification Relevant departmental certification as required (i.e.: PALS, NRP) desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language Strong attention to detail Knowledge of Quality Control, Safety and Joint Commission standards Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work as an effective team player Basic computer skills Physical Demand and Working Conditions The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare (SHC - VC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.