Nurse Extern II - Cardiac - December 2026 Grads - St . Luke'S

About the role

The Nurse Extern opportunity is for December 2026 graduates at Aurora St. Luke's. This is a 6 times Magnet designated facility with 10 T being a 24-bed unit caring for advanced heart failure, chest pain, pre-open heart surgery, pulmonary hypertension, and overflow patients. The role involves working 8 hours a week starting in July/August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Completes activities of daily living, vital sign completion, and blood glucose monitoring under the observation of the Registered Nurse.
• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to establish a plan of care based on patient needs and preferences.
• Evaluates patient responses to interventions and communicates observations to the Registered Nurse.
• Develops delegation skills for Health Unit Coordinators, Nursing Assistants, and technical roles on the unit.
• Administers medication as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Manages an increased number of patients and incorporates time management principles into the shift routine.
• Demonstrates clinical judgment and proficiency in managing emergencies and performing patient positioning and transporting duties.
• Adapts to interruptions and changing priorities/workload.
• Ensures compliance with safety protocols and maintains a safe environment for patients and staff.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Successfully completed a Medical Surgical Course that includes pharmacological concepts.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities/workload.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform tasks requiring lifting, pushing/pulling, and transferring patients.
• Functional vision and hearing.

Qualifications

• Age-appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span.

Skills

• Patient Care
• Vital Sign Monitoring
• Blood Glucose Monitoring
• Time Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Pharmacology
• Clinical Documentation
• Delegation
• Emergency Response

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match

Pay

$21.85 - $32.80 per hour

Schedule

8 hours a week required starting in July/August 2026

Contact

To apply, contact us at: +91 7670 80 001 info@y-axis.com www.y-axis.com