Nurse Extern - PCU Per Diem Day

Position Summary

The Nurse Extern is a member of the nursing team who contributes to the comfort and well-being of the patients by performing specifically assigned tasks and works under the direction of the Registered Nurse within scope of practice.

Team Member Competencies

• Establishing Relationships
• Buils effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization.
• Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; finds topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.
• Peer Support
• Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.
• Inspiring and Motivating Others
• Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments.
• Works well with others, builds consensus, and ensures cooperation to complete tasks and positive work flow.
• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence
• Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
• Acting with Integrity
• Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations.
• Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments.
• Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.
• Being a Champion for Change and Innovation
• Supports people in their efforts to try new things.
• Supports people in their efforts to try new things.
• Supports people in their efforts to try new things.

Physical Requirements

• This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
• The team member will need to frequently assist lifting patients and heavy equipment.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
• Able to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs.