HCMD_Student Nurse Extern PCU/Neuro Unit at Holy Cross in silver spring, Maryland

Job Description:

Employment Type:Part time
Shift:12 Hour Day Shift




Description:

• Directly Observes nursing care provided by an R.N. partner. Performs assigned patient care based on validated skills achieved in clinical/lab courses within his/her school of nursing.
  Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.
  
  Current CNA license with the State of Maryland (Required)
  
  CPR for Healthcare Providers prior to start of externship
  Current enrollment in a School of Nursing and entering last year of program
  Maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA cumulative
  
  Completion of at least one Medical/Surgical clinical rotation
  
  Reads, writes, speaks, and comprehends the English language
  
  
  
  Student Nurse Extern Incentives to Accelerate your Entry into Practice: Student Nurse Extern to New Graduate Nurse
  
  
  
  
  

• Start your journey as a Student Nurse Extern and be eligible for guaranteed senior practicum placement* and a new graduate nurse position**
  
  
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  *Senior Practicum Placement- priority placement for senior practicum if candidate is enrolled in an affiliated School of Nursing that requires a senior practicum placement.
  
  
  ** Automatic consideration for a New Graduate Nurse position during final semester of nursing program. Upon graduation transition into pre-NCLEX New Graduate role and be eligible to participate in the nurse residency program, nursing internships and other new graduate transition to practice offerings. Following successful completion of the NCLEX exam (National Council Licensure Examination) and licensure, transfer to a RN New Graduate position.
  
  
  Collects and labels specimens
  
  
  Maintains effectiveness and efficiency of medical/surgical supplies and equipment
  
  
  Performs non-complex diagnostic tests under RN supervision
  
  
  Cleans and maintains all equipment used during patient care
  
  
  Performs post-mortem care according to HCH policy & procedure
  
  
  Cleans, organizes and ensures safety of the clinical environment
  
  
  Maintains supplies and other hospital resources.
  
  
  Provides services to enhance patient comfort, support and safety
  
  
  Performs simple therapeutic tasks
  
  
  Performs, under RN supervision, all patient care and related activities in a safe and timely manner according to HCH standards
  
  
  Reports all pertinent patient care information to appropriate multi-disciplinary care team
  
  
  Documents appropriate information in patient medical record as necessary
  
  
  Answers telephone and patient call lights
  
  
  Observes RN partner in his/her daily interactions.
  
  
  
  About us:
  
  
  
  Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.
  
  
  We were named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2021.
  
  
  Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
  
  
  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.
  
  
  
  

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