Employer: Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center
Job Title: Nurse Extern II – Best Fit Program
Additional Information: https://careers.aah.org/job/20062318/nurse-extern-ii-best-fit-program-milwaukee-wi/
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
First week requires 36 hours for orientation, following weeks are one, 8-hour shift per week on dayshift.
Nurse Extern II positions available for Fall 2024 Grads!
Jump start your nursing career in the Nurse Extern II role with the Best Fit Program at St. Luke's Medical Center. Best Fit Nurse Externs have the opportunity to work on 3 different Specialty Med/Surg units. At completion of the program, candidate and unit Managers' discuss potential for offer. Candidate will determine which offer best fits their career goals for longevity in that specialty unit. Transition seamlessly from a Nurse Extern II into a RN role. One 8 hour shift per week required, Med/Surg and pharmacology course completion required. Apply now as spots are limited for start date of August 12, 2024 cohort!!!
Major Responsibilities:
- Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, completes activities of daily living, vital sign completion and blood glucose monitoring.
- Collaborates with the Registered Nurse in establishing a plan of care based upon an analysis of health, education and developmental needs and patient/family preferences.
- Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, evaluates patient response to interventions and effectively communicates observations and patient needs to the Registered Nurse.
- Develops delegation skills appropriate to Health Unit Coordinators, Nursing Assistants and technical roles on unit.
- Administers medication as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The level of clinical judgment and proficiency of skill must be evaluated prior to medication administration.
- Manages an increased number of patients and incorporates principles of time management into shift routine.
- Demonstrates an ability to collect and synthesize relevant patient data accurately identifying patient status and needs.
- In emergency situations and under appropriate supervision of a Registered Nurse, participates in activities they have demonstrated knowledge and skill in.
- Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
Education Required:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Nursing.
Experience Required:
