Student Nurse Extern

Overview

 

 

 

Being committed to excellence and award-winning patient care, Providence Medical Center, in Kansas City, offers a wide array of diagnostic and extensive services from emergency services, general surgery, heart and vascular care, The Spine Center, The Joint Center, and Maternity Services.

 

As an employee you will be given the opportunity not only to give our patient's exceptional care but, the ability to grow within an organization that strives to give back to the community in which they serve.

 

We are committed to providing Outstanding Benefits to our employees see just some of the benefits we offer:

• Outstanding Medical Coverage
• 401K
• Unlimited potential for growth opportunities
• and so much more....

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

 

Providence Medical Center, located near I-435 and Parallel Pkwy in Kansas City, Kansas, offers an extensive array of diagnostic and medical care. Key services include nationally recognized cardiovascular care, critical care, surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonary services, 24/7 emergency services and wound care center. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of Prime Healthcare.  For more information visit www.providencekc.com or call 913-596-4000.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.  If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.  Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Student Nurse Extern is an adjunct to the patient care team. The extern performs at the level that has successfully been completed and passed in the clinical section at a local college. Under the general supervision of an RN the extern provides direct patient care in accordance with the established protocols, the skills they are able to perform are expanded. All newly hired externs will first function in the capacity of a nursing assistant, regardless of their nursing program clinical level. When the student has been cleared by the Supervisor, they may be moved to their appropriate skill level.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Successfully completed the first semester of a nursing program.

Must be in good and academic standing.

Current Basic Life Support Certification.

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

 

Employment Type: CONTRACTOR