Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Extern
Phoenixville Hospital
Phoenixville, PA

Nurse Externship - Phoenixville Hospital

Job Summary Join the amazing team at Phoenixville Hospital! Paid externships with benefits included, possibility of staying on per diem during school year. 12 hour shifts, 36 hours a week, every 3rd weekend rotation. * Please note: interviews will not begin until January 2025 with start dates in May/June 2025. We will contact you to discuss openings in late December 2024. An eight+ week Student Nurse Externship designed for the student who is currently enrolled in a Nursing Program and is interested in gaining valuable clinical experience and the opportunity to enhance previously learned skills while working under the guidance of an experienced Registered Nurse. The student nurse extern will partner with an experienced Registered Nurse to develop critical thinking skills, hone technical skills and learn how to prioritize care. The externship is offered at the end of year two of a nursing program will increase the students' exposure to clinical nursing. The concepts of nursing, the professional image, and the socialization and transitioning into professional practice are enhanced through continued clinical exposure. Students must be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and have completed atleast one clinical rotation. Administers and assists with patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse * Administers and assists with routine treatments and patient care procedures according to hospital policies * Observes and reports changes in patient condition and/or behavior to Registered Nurse promptly * Reviews and discusses patient care activities with co-assigned Registered Nurse and documents accurately on the appropriate chart forms * Relates and responds in a courteous manner to patients, families, visitors and hospital personnel at all times * Demonstrates awareness of the teaching plan for co-assigned patients and assists in the implementation of the plan in conjunction with co-assigned Registered Nurse * Assists in the transport of patients in an efficient, safe manner * Demonstrates flexibility and adapts to changing situations and demonstrates efficient use of time * Maintains an organized and safe environment for patients, visitors, and fellow health care workers * Demonstrates effective communication with leaders and takes accountability for actions * All other duties as assigned Please reach out to Chelsey McLean, Sr. Recruiter if you have any questions at [email protected] #PHX Qualifications Education Requirements * High School Diploma or GED * Nursing Student of an Accredited School * Compeleted Fundamentals of Nursing course and at least one clinical rotation Required: * Recomendation letter from school Certification and Licensure * BLS Certification Overview Located in Phoenixville, PA, and a member of Tower Health, Phoenixville Hospital is a 144-bed facility that provides comprehensive medical services through emergency room visits, inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures and community outreach programs. Phoenixville Hospital's services include: * an award-winning cardiovascular program * a fully accredited cancer center * NAPBC-accredited breast health center * an acute inpatient rehabilitation center * a large robotic surgery center * Designanted as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performed in the Human Reight Campaign Foundation's 2022 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) Phoenixville Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines that include: * Joint replacement surgery * Advanced heart failure care * Designated as a Primary Stroke Center. Progressive/Telemetry: * 32-bed unit with capabilities for telemetry cardiac monitoring. * The most frequent diagnoses for the medical patients are cardiovascular disorders and cardio-respiratory conditions. * The surgical patients represent a variety of specialties including, but not limited to general surgery and cardiovascular surgery. * Cardiovascular intervention/procedural patients (post cardiac stent, cardiac device placement, etc.) are often placed on this unit. Medical and/or surgical patients requiring a more intensive level of care, as well as cardiac monitoring may be PCU level of care. Examples of the PCU level of care include but are not limited to vasoactive drug administration, invasive monitoring, advanced sepsis, and DKA. Virtual Tour Phoenixville Hospital Click here to see all the awards, accreditations and associations who endorse Phoenixville Hospital as a quality healthcare provider. We are proud to offer the level of service they represent.