Nurse Extern
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together
Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth - 1301 Pennsylvania Ave Fort Worth TX 76104
Work hours
Program Highlights
Nine-week paid internship; One week orientation remaining eight clinical bedside
36 hours per week (excluding orientation week)
Weekly educational development sessions
Exposure to multiple Texas Health Fort Worth hospital units
Networking opportunities throughout the hospital
Option to continue as a PRN nurse extern after completing the program
Program Benefits
Competitive pay with shift differentials
Paid orientation
Access to a wide range of THFW and Texas Health Resources educational opportunities (voluntary and unpaid)
Wellbeing and mental health resources
Discounts to local and regional events
Support for professional development emphasizing growth and confidence
Chance to continue in a PRN position after the program ends
Networking within the hospital to pursue nurse residency positions
Heres What You Need
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
CNA - Certified Nurses Aide Upon Hire Requried Or
PCT Training Program Upon Hire Requried Or
Other Junior I or higher level Professional Nursing student with proof of completion on nursing fundamentals. Upon Hire Required And
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast paced work environment positive interpersonal skills and good verbal and written communication skills
What You Will Do
Provides patient care per plan of care including ADLs technical procedures and safe riskreduction practices.
Collects and reports patient data documenting accurately and entering orders when appropriate.
Assists with admissions transfers and discharges while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Collaborates with nurses to adapt care for patient population needs cultural/religious preferences and family expectations.
Partners effectively with patients families and the healthcare team demonstrating flexibility communication skills and teamwork.
Maintains competency seeks guidance for unfamiliar tasks advocates for patients and follows policies and ethical standards.
Supports quality and safety by identifying inefficiencies participating in improvement efforts and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse Extern
Benefits include 401k Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discount Programs as well as other benefits.
Delivery of high-quality patient care
Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed Magnet-designated full-service hospital that has served Fort Worth and surrounding Tarrant County communities since 1930.
We offer advanced care in cardiovascular services high-risk obstetrics gynecology neurosciences orthopedics and emergency medicine. Our hospital also features certified programs in Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement Brain Tumor Treatment Comprehensive Spine Program and Advanced Palliative Care. We are also home to a kidney transplant program that underscores our high-acuity capabilities and we support Graduate Medical Education (GME) to help train the next generation of physicians.
Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center a Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Level I Trauma Center. We are also a designated Magnet hospital and recognized as the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. Texas Health Fort Worth continues to be a top choice in North Texas for emergency services womens health cardiac care and more.
If youre ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community then lets show the world how were even better together!
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Required Experience:
Intern
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