About the role#
As a Nurse Extern at CommonSpirit Health, you will gain hands-on clinical experience by working alongside Registered Nurses. This role helps you bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice while you provide patient-centered care.
What you'll do#
- Assist nursing staff with basic patient care activities like measuring vital signs, providing personal care, and assisting with ambulation.
- Document patient care and perform basic assessments to evaluate patient needs.
- Observe and participate in clinical procedures while engaging with patients and their families.
- Calculate intake and output and perform bedside glucose monitoring.
- Demonstrate nursing skills such as oral and tracheal suctioning, ostomy care, tube feeding, and drain care.
- Insert and discontinue urinary catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Follow hospital policies, safety protocols, and infection control procedures.
- Demonstrate proper body mechanics and medication administration procedures.
- Seek out new learning opportunities throughout your shift.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program, with good standing.
- Completion of coursework placing you within one year of graduation.
- Basic Life Support - CPR certification.
- A foundational understanding of nursing principles.
- Strong communication skills and a compassionate attitude.
- A genuine desire to learn and contribute to the care team.
Location & details#
- Location: Bakersfield, California.
- Employment type: Full-time, temporary position.
- Compensation: 25 to 26.34 USD per hour.
- Work modality: On-site.
About CommonSpirit Health
CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit Catholic healthcare organization based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2019, the company operates across 24 states through a network of 138 hospital-based locations and over 2,300 clinics. It provides integrated health services including home-based care and virtual offerings. The organization employs more than 160,000 people and manages over 20 million patient encounters each year.
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