Nurse Extern
Job Summary
As a Nurse Extern, you’ll be a valued part of the nursing team, gaining hands‑on experience as you explore the full scope of the Registered Nurse role. You’ll help deliver safe, compassionate care that improves patients’ lives while building the skills and confidence to take on more advanced responsibilities as you progress through your nursing program.
Responsibilities
- Provide essential care for patients by helping with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene.
- Perform nursing tasks such as wound care, catheter care, collecting specimens, and other basic procedures while gaining experience.
- Document care accurately and communicate timely updates with the nursing team to keep patient care seamless and coordinated.
- Help patients and families understand their care plans and offer guidance for health and recovery.
- Maintain clean and safe patient areas by following infection‑prevention practices, managing equipment, and keeping an organized environment.
- Engage in learning opportunities, share ideas to improve care, and partner with your supervisor or preceptor to build a personal career development plan.
Qualifications
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date.
- Enrolled in a Nurse Apprentice program.
- No travel required.
- No prior experience required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
- Well‑being support including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and various leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with 100 % match on 3 % to 9 % of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools.
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
- Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
About Ogden Regional Medical Center
Ogden Regional Medical Center is a 230‑plus‑bed hospital offering a full array of medical services. It is a certified Level II Trauma Center, Stroke Center, and Joint Center. The affiliated Pleasant View Emergency Center is a fully equipped, freestanding facility with board‑certified physicians, 24/7 emergency care, more than 10 treatment rooms, comprehensive imaging technology, and an on‑site laboratory. The campus is located in the Wasatch Mountain range, providing abundant outdoor recreation opportunities.