Nurse Extern I

Nurse Extern I

Job Type: PRN | Varied

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, Varied (Days or Nights, 7a-7p or 7pa-7a), Work approximately 4 shifts per month, Weekends and Holiday requirement?

Your experience matters 

Havasu Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Nurse Extern I joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

At Havasu Regional Medical Center, our Nurse Extern I team members play a meaningful role in patient care while gaining valuable, hands-on experience under the guidance of our nursing professionals.

When you join us, you’ll find a workplace built on:

• Genuine Support: We care deeply about both our patients and one another. Patient safety and well-being guide everything we do.
• Strong Teamwork: You will never be on your own. We thrive on collaboration and a deeply supportive environment.
• Invested Leadership: Our leaders are present, approachable, and truly invested in your growth and daily success.

How you’ll contribute 

A Nurse Extern who excels in this role:

• Performs direct patient care under the direction, delegation and supervision of a registered nurse while monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition appropriately.

• Maintains positive professional relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and health care team.

• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

   

What we’re looking for 

Applicants should be currently enrolled in nursing school and in their first or second semester of the program. Additional requirements include:

• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire

• Required Skills: Strong critical thinking skills and sound judgment. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-stress environment while taking appropriate action.

• Written Essay: After submitting your online application, please submit a written essay either by uploading it with your application or emailing it to the recruiter at [email protected] within 7 days of applying. Your essay should include: 

  • Why would you like to be a student nurse extern at Havasu Regional Medical Center?

  • How you believe you can positively contribute to patient care?

  • What are your long-term nursing career goals and areas of clinical interest? 

• Letter of Recommendation: Please submit one letter of recommendation from a clinical instructor along with your essay. This may also be uploaded with your application or emailed to [email protected]

Connect with a Recruiter: Not ready to complete an application, or have questions?  Please contact Jaclyn by emailing [email protected]

More about Havasu Regional Medical Center 

Havasu Regional Medical Center is a 171-bed community hospital with the resources and the technology to serve as a regional healthcare provider.  It's a compassionate place that combines the best in local hometown care with the latest in world-class medical technology. We are proud to be The Joint Commission-accredited and Medicare-certified.

The facility offers a full complement of patient-centered, community hospital and regional referral services in most major medical disciplines, including open heart, complex spine surgery and neurosurgery. More than 100 affiliated physicians and allied health professionals comprise the medical staff and represent a broad cross-section of specialty areas. 

EEOC Statement

“Havasu Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havasu Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

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