Nurse Extern I PRN
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Job Location:
Las Cruces, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Your experience matters
At Memorial Medical Center we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person. As a Nurse Extern joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Department/Unit Summary
This position will float through Med Surg Telemetry Emergency Dept ICU and other areas as directed. There are multiple openings for this position.
How youll contribute
Under the supervision of an RN performs basic patient care activities including monitoring vital signs possibly taking blood glucose measurements and recording intake and output.
Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing grooming eating and ambulation.
Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked clean and orderly.
Assists in-patient admissions transfer and discharge procedures.
Transports patients as directed in a safe manner utilizing appropriate means of transportation.
Meets appropriate nutritional needs of patient by passing meal trays and snacks opening packages cartons positioning of items/patient and ensuring that the tray is completely set up for the patient. Feeds patients who are unable to feed themselves. Assists with picking up trays after use.
Observes and reports the skin condition of every assigned patient. Patients at moderate or high risk are assessed every shift for skin changes and findings are reported to the patients nurse.
Measures and records intake (NPO % percent diet/snack fluids consumed by mouth etc.) and output (foley drains etc.)
Supports family centered patient focused environment in all interactions with patients families visitors and volunteers.
Collects labels and transports specimens.
Performs point of care testing according to department policy.
Provides clerical support to the unit.
Insert and remove foley catheters utilizing sterile technique.
Demonstrates understanding of properly collecting timed specimens and sequence to follow in the event the time sequence is interrupted.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
Income-protection programs such as life accident critical-injury insurance short- and long-term disability and identity theft coverage
Tuition reimbursement loan assistance and 401(k) matching
Employee assistance program including mental physical and financial wellness
Professional development and growth opportunities
Qualifications and requirements
Must be enrolled in a Nursing Program.
BLS is required.
ACLS is required.
Required certification must be obtained within one year of employment. If currently certified must maintain current certification. Certification or completion courses must meet the standards of Memorial Medical Center.
About our Health System
Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces NM and is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Lifepoint Health provides a diversified healthcare delivery network that includes community hospital campuses, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities across the United States.
