What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE EXTERN II position at Moffitt Cancer Center Careers?
At Moffitt Cancer Center, we come face-to-face with cancer every day, but we also see courage. And it inspires us to be the safest and best place for cancer care – to bring greater hope to every patient we serve. It’s why we’ve been continually named One of the Top Places to Work in the Tampa Bay Area. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Moffitt is the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast and has been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Because working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join a dedicated, diverse and inclusive team of over 7,000 to be a part of the Courageous future we envision.
Summary
Position Highlights:
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, bootcamp, and checklist within the first 90 days of employment
- 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
