Summary:
The Nurse Extern is responsible for delivery of patient care and teaching through nursing process. The Nurse Extern directs and guides activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing, and the established policies and procedures of the organization. Assists in the provision of care to patients of all age groups.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Good oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in nursing theory and practice of nursing process.
Nurses assigned to a specialty unit will be required to meet criteria established for that unit.
Job Requirements:
Education: Graduate of an accredited college/university or institution.
Experience: Experience preferred.
Registration, Certification or Licensure Requirement: BLS certification required. Other certification required per department policy.
Must obtain ACLS within 1 year of hire
Physical Requirements:
Performs repetitive tasks/motions
Preforms lifting, moving and pushing in excess of 50 pounds or more
Hears alarm bells, telephone, and other sounds
Hears normal conversation
Have good manual dexterity
Have good eye-hand-foot coordination
Have clarity of vision: near (< 20”)
Have clarity of vision: mid (>20”-20’)
Have clarity of vision: far (>20’)
Distinguish colors
Mental Requirements:
Reads and interprets written/oral instructions
Sets and meets deadlines, prioritizes work and works independently
Identifies and understands issues and problems
Examines data and draws logical conclusions demonstrating the ability to apply high levels of critical thinking and understanding
Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of oral or written communications
Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit
Organize thoughts and ideas into understand terminology
Must be flexible and able to adapt to change
Hours:
Shift: Nights
Hours: 7:00PM - 7:30AM
Hours per pay period: 72
Weekend, holiday and on-call rotation required per department policy
7p-7:30a with rotation. Weekends, holidays, and on call requirements per department policy. Must obtain ACLS within 1 year of hire.
7p-7:30a with rotation. Weekends, holidays, and on call requirements per department policy. Must obtain ACLS within 1 year of hire.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com