Nurse Extern
UT Health East Texas · Athens, TX · 2 days ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Nurse Extern at UT Health East Texas.
Why join us
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Your team is bigger than your department: UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke-ready facility; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit, radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.
Please reach out to Natalie Teer, Recruiter, for all questions or concerns: Natalie.Teer@ardenthealth.com
Responsibilities
- Perform functions as authorized under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
- Perform basic nursing tasks including patient care, reporting patient conditions and circumstances, and maintaining equipment and unit cleanliness.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on assigned unit.
- May be required to work irregular schedules.
- Potential exposure to hazardous materials/situations including but not limited to blood-borne pathogens, ionizing radiation, and communicable diseases.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must be enrolled in an Accredited Nursing Program with anticipated completion within 24 months from date of hire.
- Must be in academic good standing in your Accredited Nursing Program.
- Medical Technology; Anatomy and Physiology coursework.
- Must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing in a professional nursing program.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.