Nurse Extern

Advocate Aurora Health • Part-time • Aurora Medical Center Grafton - 975 Port Washington Rd, United States of America • 2w ago

Department:

34519 AMC Grafton - Critical Care: IU 2nd Floor ICU

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Aurora Medical Center-Grafton is accepting applications for a Nurse Extern for ICU. This position is for a current RN Student set to graduate in Fall 2025. We are looking for a current RN Student who is interested in starting a career path at Grafton and has a passion to begin their nursing career in ICU.

This is a summer Nurse Extern position with ability to work full-time during summer. Although this position will provide full-time hours in the summer months, we are interested in candidates who would be interested in staying on as a Nurse Extern, post summer, one day per week until graduation.

To be eligible, must be enrolled in a Nursing program and have completed a Medical Surgical Course that includes pharmacological concepts. You will be requested to submit transcripts.

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: • 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.

Pay Range

$21.45 - $32.20

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Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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