Nurse Externship Program - Nurse Extern

Company: Boulder Community Hospital
Location: Boulder
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Nurse Externship Program Per Diem, various shift and hours/week. Pay Rate is a flat rate of $19.80. $2.50/hr for weekends, $8/hr for nights. At Boulder Community Health, we strive to create and care for the healthiest community in the nation. We invite you to explore our new Nurse Externship Program, this is a temporary and part-time employment opportunity for nursing students who meet specific criteria. Interested students will gain valuable skills and knowledge by applying basic fundamentals of nursing under the guidance of an experienced nurse mentor. During your experience, you will be an integral member of an interdisciplinary health care team and work alongside nurses at Boulder Community Health. We assist externs in building their self-confidence and building skills related to critical thinking, time-management, clinical competence, and communication.# Departments include Med/Surg, Ortho/Neuro, Oncology/Urology, ICU, PCU, and more! Placements are based on available openings in each department.# Applicant Eligibility:# Currently enrolled in accredited nursing program# Completed 1st year of a 2-year nursing program, or 3rd year of a 4-year baccalaureate nursing program.# Completed clinical rotations in Medical/Surgical unit# Must be able to provide documentation of class courses and competencies completed in 1st year of nursing school for validation.# Knowledge, Skill and Ability Basic knowledge of Infection prevention and universal precautions Basic knowledge of frequently used medical terminologies Basic Computer and technical equipment knowledge desirable. Able to take directions from multiple staff and demonstrate the ability to set priorities. Basic knowledge and competencies in the care of peripheral IV, Foley Catheters, Lab draws, and wound care. Experience Hospital or other health care experience preferred. Completed Nursing Fundamentals and Adult Medical/Surgical Clinical Skills/Abilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Promotes a patient safety culture and participates with other departments in achieving core measures, evidence and best practice initiatives. Identifies own learning needs and expands knowledge base through clinical practice and self-directed learning. Supports and ensures compliance with hospital, division, and departmental policies. Familiar with organization, department and job specific environment of care policies, including life safety, utilities management, hazardous material communication, emergency preparedness Infection Prevention and medical equipment failure. Implements interventions based on the Plan of Care, priority of patient needs and desired outcome, guidelines/standards of care, and agency policy and procedures. Increased complexity of assignments are assigned based on demonstrated competencies. Can perform selected procedures under the direction and supervision of a RN/LPN. Evaluates practice in relation to professional standards, statutes, regulations, hospital and departmental policies, and standards of care. # ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES Physical working environment may include, but not be limited to, any of the following hazards:# chemical, electrical, mechanical, biowaste, explosive, radiation, etc. Environmental conditions may include, but not be limited to, variations in temperature, noise, odors, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to constantly stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to stoop, crouch and twist. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, squat and sit. The employee must be able to consistently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 10 pounds, frequently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 30 pounds and occasionally support, push, pull and/or transfer up to 50 pounds (for example, moving a patient from a wheelchair to a bed). Functional physical demands include; manual dexterity, fine motor skills and reaching. Per Diem, various shift and hours/week. Pay Rate is a flat rate of $19.80. $2.50/hr for weekends, $8/hr for nights. At Boulder Community Health, we strive to create and care for the healthiest community in the nation. We invite you to explore our new Nurse Externship Program, this is a temporary and part-time employment opportunity for nursing students who meet specific criteria. Interested students will gain valuable skills and knowledge by applying basic fundamentals of nursing under the guidance of an experienced nurse mentor. During your experience, you will be an integral member of an interdisciplinary health care team and work alongside nurses at Boulder Community Health. We assist externs in building their self-confidence and building skills related to critical thinking, time-management, clinical competence, and communication. Departments include Med/Surg, Ortho/Neuro, Oncology/Urology, ICU, PCU, and more! Placements are based on available openings in each department. Applicant Eligibility: Currently enrolled in accredited nursing program Completed 1st year of a 2-year nursing program, or 3rd year of a 4-year baccalaureate nursing program. Completed clinical rotations in Medical/Surgical unit Must be able to provide documentation of class courses and competencies completed in 1st year of nursing school for validation. Knowledge, Skill and Ability Basic knowledge of Infection prevention and universal precautions Basic knowledge of frequently used medical terminologies Basic Computer and technical equipment knowledge desirable. Able to take directions from multiple staff and demonstrate the ability to set priorities. Basic knowledge and competencies in the care of peripheral IV's, Foley Catheters, Lab draws, and wound care. Experience Hospital or other health care experience preferred. Completed Nursing Fundamentals and Adult Medical/Surgical Clinical Skills/Abilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Promotes a patient safety culture and participates with other departments in achieving core measures, evidence and best practice initiatives. Identifies own learning needs and expands knowledge base through clinical practice and self-directed learning. Supports and ensures compliance with hospital, division, and departmental policies. Familiar with organization, department and job specific environment of care policies, including life safety, utilities management, hazardous material communication, emergency preparedness Infection Prevention and medical equipment failure. Implements interventions based on the Plan of Care, priority of patient's needs and desired outcome, guidelines/standards of care, and agency policy and procedures. Increased complexity of assignments are assigned based on demonstrated competencies. Can perform selected procedures under the direction and supervision of a RN/LPN. Evaluates practice in relation to professional standards, statutes, regulations, hospital and departmental policies, and standards of care. WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES Physical working environment may include, but not be limited to, any of the following hazards: chemical, electrical, mechanical, biowaste, explosive, radiation, etc. Environmental conditions may include, but not be limited to, variations in temperature, noise, odors, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to constantly stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to stoop, crouch and twist. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, squat and sit. The employee must be able to consistently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 10 pounds, frequently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 30 pounds and occasionally support, push, pull and/or transfer up to 50 pounds (for example, moving a patient from a wheelchair to a bed). Functional physical demands include; manual dexterity, fine motor skills and reaching.

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