Nurse Extern - Med Surg
Overview
Nurse Extern - Med Surg positions at Tenet offer a chance to contribute to the care of patients in various units including Med-Surg, Special Care Areas, Maternal Child Units, and Emergency Units. Our commitment extends beyond just providing care; we also offer a comprehensive benefit package designed to support your health, professional development, and work-life balance.
Success Profile
- Innovative
- Advocate
- Collaborative
- Person-Centered
- Resourceful
- Critical Thinker
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Assists in providing basic and intermediate nursing care to assigned group of patients. General Nursing Units care for patients from age 15 years to maturity by clinically competent nursing staff. Special Care Areas care for patients age 15 years through adult with high risk conditions by clinical competent nursing staff. Maternal Child Units: Labor and Delivery care includes patients who have a pregnancy related condition by staff who are clinically competent in maternity care. Nursery care includes care for newborn until discharge status by clinically competent staff. Pediatric clinically competent staff provides care to patients neonate through age of fourteen. Emergency Unit provides care to presenting patients of all ages by clinically competent staff in pediatric and high risk adult care. Able to work at least eight hours per week. May work shift in increments of 4, 8, 10 and 12 hours as assigned. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum Education: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and in 3rd or 4th semester of the nursing program.
- Minimum Experience: Successfully completed a basic clinical skills lab.
- Required Certification: BLS
- Required Licensure:
Skills
- Required Certifications: To be completed by 3 months of employment.
Organization Description
Nacogdoches Medical Center has been serving the East Texas community for nearly 50 years with a focus on caring for patients and a strong team environment. Service lines at the hospital include obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (including a cath lab and electrophysiology capabilities), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatments) and weight loss surgery. These services help the medical center provide treatment options close to home for patients. Join our team!
Employment Practices
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- E-Verify Participant
- Compliant with all applicable laws and regulations
Benefits
- Learning and Education: Access to thousands of free courses on our online learning platform.
- Graduate Medical Education Programs: Over 100 residencies and fellowships within our GME programs.
- Leadership and Executive Development: Programs designed to take your professional growth to the next level.
- Coaching and Mentorship: Open dialogues between supervisors and team members to develop skills and impact care.
- Military and Veterans Support: Skill and experience equivalency mapping to help translate military skills toward a successful civilian career.
- Healthcare Scholarships: Invested in raising the next generation of health professionals, offering scholarships to advance education.
Tenet Testimonials
- Leila C., Registered Nurse: "My co-workers are awesome here. I feel like I'm in a really supportive environment and can rely on the people I work with."