Nurse Extern St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center
About the role
As our Extern RN, you will experience a dynamic and supportive residency, receiving personalized attention to foster long-term success and cross-training across our interconnected Nursing units. Every day you will deliver individualized patient care by collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, administering treatments, monitoring vital signs, and educating patients and families, all while embracing varied nursing tasks. To be successful in this role, you will actively engage in our comprehensive, evidence-based Residency Program, utilizing clinical orientation, practice, and mentorship. You will demonstrate a passion for learning and teamwork within a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients according to standards of care and individual patient needs
- Monitor vital signs, lab values and diagnostic tests and report/act on abnormal results
- Observe the administration of prescribed medications and intravenous solutions and apply medication concepts/theories to Extern patient population
- Document clinically relevant assessments, findings, and histories in the patient's record according to hospital protocols
- Assess pain level in all patients using "0-10", "Faces", or other approved scale to promote comfort and enable patients to participate in their healing
- Identify comfort function goals with patients
Requirements
- Must have successfully completed Block 1 of Nursing School
- Current Healthcare Provider AHA BLS completion card
- Enrolled in accredited and/or AZBN approved BSN or Concurrent Enrollment (ADN/BSN) Nursing Program
- Two letters of recommendations from clinical nursing instructors (required)
- Be able to work 1-2 shifts per pay period (2-4 shifts per month) as a casual non-benefited employee. Days, Nights and Weekends are available.
- Be able to successfully complete the new hire on-boarding process
Where You'll Work
Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness. Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service. Leaders In Specialized Care Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments. Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques. Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.
Why SJHMC?
Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth. Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being. Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care. This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.
Pay
Pay Range $18.00 - $21.71 /hour