What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE EXTERN II PRN position at Moffitt Cancer Center Careers?
At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence.
Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.
Summary
Job Summary
The Nurse Extern II is a role for nursing students to practice in the nursing setting. The Nurse Extern II is assigned to an RN mentor and may perform patient care under RN supervision.
The Nurse Extern II will assist with activities of daily living and provide basic nursing care to the oncology population. He/ she will assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Adheres to rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.
The Ideal Candidate
- The ideal candidate will the following:
- High School Diploma/GED
- BLS Certification
- Fundamental Computer Skills
Responsibilities:
- Provides care to oncology patients based on the identification of the patient’s age, physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs
- Assists in the general care of the patient through collaboration with the RN and healthcare team
- Assists nursing staff in treatment procedures using validated skills and competencies
- Provides patient care: takes vital signs, weight, and intake-output measurements
- Makes rounds, handles patient and family assistance tasks following patient safety policies
- Identifies and reports environmental conditions that may put the patient at risk
Credentials and Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED
- BLS Certification
- CNA not required for students who have completed Nursing Fundamentals course and are actively enrolled in BSN program
- Successful completion of Moffitt’s Oncology Tech orientation, boot camp, and checklist within the first 90 days of employment (first week of hire is Monday through Friday then one shift per pay period).
- Student must be in good standing of a nationally accredited nursing program with completion of first semester fundamentals course. Concurrent enrollment or completion of Complex Health Nursing 1.
- Must have 3.0 GPA
- Letter of recommendation from nursing school faculty
- Must work a minimum of one shift per pay period. Flexible schedule available due to school obligations