About the role#
As a Nurse Extern in Behavioral Health, you will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse Preceptor. You will assist in the delivery of patient care, support the health care team, and help ensure patient goals are met. This role involves direct patient interaction and requires a professional approach to both clinical tasks and customer service.
What you'll do#
- Use the nursing process to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care.
- Communicate with the health care team to coordinate patient goals.
- Perform nursing interventions, including medication administration and reconciliation, according to policy.
- Support patient safety through fall and VTE prevention.
- Provide direct patient care to promote comfort and assist with activities of daily living, such as hygiene and dietary needs.
- Help with diagnostic and treatment procedures, including ambulating, turning, and positioning patients.
- Answer call lights and report observations to the nursing staff.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment to control infections.
- Demonstrate professional behavior and communication when interacting with patients, families, and staff.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Registered Nurse program.
- For BSN students: entering your senior year with the medical/surgical clinical component completed.
- For Diploma/Associate students: entering your final year.
- Good academic standing with proof of continued enrollment and passing grades each semester.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association CPR and AED).
- Valid Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI clearances with renewals.
Location & details#
- Location: Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Shifts are based on operational needs, including potential rotations and on-call requirements.
About Independence Health System
Independence Health System operates five hospitals across a 10-county region in Western Pennsylvania. The organization provides medical, surgical, emergency, and behavioral health care services. It maintains a network of primary care physicians and specializes in cardiology, orthopedics, and maternity care. The system functions as the largest employer in Butler and Westmoreland counties.
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