Nurse Extern – Renal/Medical
Job ID:
R131858
Shift:
Various
Full/Part Time:
Part_time
Location:
Advocate Condell Medical Center – 801 S Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
Benefits Eligible:
No
Hours Per Week:
8
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
.2 or 8 hours a week various shift 6-8 month externship
RN EXTERN OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR SPRING 2025 GRADS ONLY!
JUMP START YOUR REGISTERED NURSE CAREER WHILE LEARNING FROM THE BEST! APPLY NOW!! EXTERN PROGRAM STARTS 1/6/25 and FINAL INTERVIEWS AND OFFERS BY 12/11/24! FIND YOUR PASSION!
Serves as a bridge to augment the growth of the nursing student as she/he transitions from the student role to that of a novice nurse and start building your future now as a nurse extern! Gain real world RN experience before graduation, while putting into action the skills learned in nursing school. As a nurse extern, you’ll work under the guidance of an RN who will act as your mentor and preceptor. Your responsibilities will range from direct patient care to administering medications, placing IVs and conducting admission assessments. You’ll also view many different procedures, bringing your textbook education to life. This is your opportunity to meet and learn from experienced RNs and to find the specialty that’s your passion. Scheduling is flexible with your class schedule and we’re committed to helping you learn, develop and grow. You’ll forge your own path forward while providing total patient care and prepare yourself for your nursing career.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- None Required.
Education Required:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Nursing.
Experience Required:
- No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Current enrollment (in final year) or graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Successful completion of a Medical Surgical Course that includes pharmacological concepts.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities/workload necessary.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
- Must be able to:
- lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
- lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
- carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
- Must be able to:
- – push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- – perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
- Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
- Must have functional vision and hearing.
- Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Advocate Health Care is the largest health system in Illinois and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. One of the state’s largest private employers, the system serves patients across 11 hospital locations, including two children’s campuses, and more than 250 sites of care. Advocate Health Care, in addition to Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
