Nurse Extern- Cardiovascular / Per Diem at CHRISTUS Health

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Technical Report Interpretation, Report Writing, Stress Management, Computer Skills, Data Entry, Peripheral Intravenous Access, Foley Catheter Insertion, Suture Removal, Staple Removal, POCT, Bedside Monitoring, Telemetry, Capnography, Oximetry, Dysrhythmia Course

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Please enter info here Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program with completion of the program within 12 months from hire. Nurse Extern required to graduate from Nursing program and pass NCLEX within 3 months of graduation from accredited program. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current BLS issued through American Heart Association is required. SKILLS: * Excellent communication skills * Ability to read and interpret technical reports, charts, etc. * Ability to write concise reports * Ability to handle a high level of stress and to maintain composure under a variety of adverse conditions * Computer skills required to enter data and generate reports. HOSPITAL EXPANDED DUTIES TRAINING: * Peripheral intravenous access and removal * Recording of I&Os * Foley Catheter insertion and removal * NG insertion and removal * Suture/Staple removal * Unit appropriate POCT * Bedside monitoring, CR,Telemetry, Telesitter, Capnography, Oximetry * As appropriate: * Basic Dysrythmia Course * De-Escalation Training EXPERIENCE: NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Reports directly Nurse Manager or designee for essential job duties and day-to-day responsibilities. ENVIRONMENT: - Bloodborne pathogens - B Works irregular hours. Multiple simultaneous activities around patient care. Exposure to x-rays and infectious diseases such as hepatitis-B and AIDS. In addition, may be subject to varying unpredictable situations such as violence from mentally unstable patients. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking, kneeling, bending, and heavy lifting. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics. Frequently lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required. The work is not only physically strenuous but can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations and suffering patients.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Extern will perform expanded duties training including peripheral intravenous access, Foley catheter management, suture/staple removal, and various bedside monitoring tasks under supervision. Responsibilities also involve recording I&Os and utilizing computer skills for data entry and report generation.