NURSE EXTERN II PRN

Summary

The Nurse Extern II is a role for nursing students to practice in the nursing setting. The Nurse Extern II is assigned to an RN mentor and may perform patient care under RN supervision. The Nurse Extern II will assist with activities of daily living and provide basic nursing care to the oncology population. He/she will assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Adheres to rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

Position Highlights

The Nurse Extern II is a role for nursing students to practice in the nursing setting. The Nurse Extern II is assigned to an RN mentor and may perform patient care under RN supervision. The Nurse Extern II will assist with activities of daily living and provide basic nursing care to the oncology population. He/ she will assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Adheres to rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

The Ideal Candidate

• High School Diploma/GED
• BLS Certification
• Fundamental Computer Skills

Responsibilities

• Provides care to oncology patients based on the identification of the patient’s age, physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs
• Assists in the general care of the patient through collaboration with the RN and healthcare team
• Assists nursing staff in treatment procedures using validated skills and competencies
• Provides patient care: takes vital signs, weight, and intake-output measurements
• Makes rounds, handles patient and family assistance tasks following patient safety policies
• Identifies and reports environmental conditions that may put the patient at risk

Credentials and Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• BLS Certification
• CNA not required for students who have completed Nursing Fundamentals course and are actively enrolled in BSN program
• Successful completion of Moffitt’s Oncology Tech orientation, bootcamp, and checklist within the first 90 days of employment
• Student must be in good standing of a nationally accredited BSN nursing program with completion of first semester nursing fundamentals course.
• Concurrent enrollment or completion of Complex Health Nursing 1.
• Must have 3.0 GPA
• Letter of recommendation from nursing school faculty
• Works a minimum of one shift per pay period.
• Flexible schedule available due to school obligations

Pay

Salary Range: $20.50 - $20.50
Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.