Nurse Extern Neurology Progressive Care Unit

Primary City/State:

Casper, Wyoming

Department Name:

PCU Neuro

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Nursing

Great nursing careers start with great training.  Nurses at Banner Health enjoy some of the best on-the-job-training in the industry. We care about you, your nursing career today and your future. Apply today and build your career. 

Being centrally located in the state also allows you to easily travel through the state to take in all Wyoming as to offer such as, the Big Horn Mountains, Thermopolis Hot Springs, and Yellowstone National Park to name a few. You will find that Casper is city yet has a small-town feel, getting to see your teammates outside of work and finding yourself waving to patients that you helped make a difference in!

Joining the Neurology Progressive Care as a Nurse Extern give the opportunity to work through the standard Nurse Externship competency assessment, and gain clinical experience in a wide variety of patient care activities. These activities may include classroom training, participation in patient care planning, implementation, observation, and evaluation, as well as identification/reporting significant observations. This program provides you with a collaborative learning environment in which you will have the opportunity to refine your nursing skills, enhance your knowledge, and develop personal and professional relationships.

In this position you will work a minimum of 12 hours a month and be able to work a max of 20 hours a week. Day and Night shift positions are available.

If you have questions please don't hesitate to reach out to Lindee Zespy @ lindee.zespy@bannerhealth.com

Banner Wyoming Medical Center is located in the heart of Casper Wyoming. As the state's largest inpatient facility, Wyoming Medical Center is known and highly regarded for its cardiac and stroke services. With 249 beds and a level 2 trauma center, Wyoming Medical Center is proud to serve the entire state of Wyoming.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position, under the direct supervision of an RN, will allow the nursing student / new graduate nurse the ability to expand their clinical experience while working through standard RN competency assessments on a wide variety of patient care activities, which include classroom training, participation in patient care planning, implementation, observation and evaluation, as well as reporting significant observations to the RN.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assists direct caregiver in the assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, evaluation and nursing care and reports patient status to a professional registered nurse.
2. Participates with other disciplines in the planning, implementation, evaluation and modification of nursing care and provides direct nursing care under the direct supervisor of a licensed professional registered nurse.
3. Performs nursing procedures for which competency has been established under the direct supervision of a licensed professional registered nurse.
4. The unlicensed Nurse Extern must have received didactic and clinical instruction in IV therapy to participate in aspects of IV therapy. Unlicensed Nurse Externs may participate in the provision of the following aspects of IV therapy including peripheral-short IV insertion with the use of saline flushes, changing IV dressings and discontinuation of peripheral-short IV’s under the direct observation and supervision of an RN.
5. The unlicensed Nurse Extern, under the direct supervision of an RN, may perform other nursing skills for which they have received didactic and clinical instruction in their program including oxygen therapy
6. The licensed Nurse Extern may participate in nursing activities and procedures as allowed by the practice and scope of the nursing license held while pending transfer to the RN role
7. Follows safety standards in all aspects of performance of the above functions, reports/removes equipment and attends safety education sessions.
8. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
9. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Scope of responsibility is defined by the Nursing Extern’s preceptor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program and must be within 1 year of graduation. Demonstrates behaviors, which are consistent with Banner Core Behaviors.
Must be able to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills and analyze complex data.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

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