Nurse Extern II - Cardiac - December 2026 Grads - St . Lukes

divh2Nurse Extern Opportunity/h2pCardiac Advanced Heart Failure and Electrophysiology for December 2026 grads at Aurora St. Lukes. We are a 6 times Magnet designated facility!/pp10 T is a 24 bed unit caring for patients with advanced heart failure, chest pain, pre-open heart surgery, pulmonary hypertension, and medical overflow patients. Also, patients who received a pacemaker, defibrillator, procedures to correct arrhythmias such as an ablation, and medication loading for arrhythmias./ppStart as a nurse extern and transition to a nursing position post graduation. Start your nursing career as a Newly Licensed RN with the same team you had the opportunity to work during your externship. This will make your transition an easier one with less ambiguities./ppMust be available to start January 2026, 8 hrs a week required./ppMed Surg and pharmacology courses completed - Unofficial transcript required at time of offer./ppPost graduation -/ppAdvocate Aurora Health provides a leading-edge ANCC accredited residency program with your future in mind. The New Graduate Nurse Residency Program is evidence-based and supports the professional development, confidence, and overall well-being of the nurse resident as they transition from academia to the practice setting./ph3Major Responsibilities:/h3ulliUnder the observation of the Registered Nurse, completes activities of daily living, vital sign completion and blood glucose monitoring./liliCollaborates with the Registered Nurse in establishing a plan of care based upon an analysis of health, education and developmental needs and patient/family preferences./liliUnder the observation of the Registered Nurse, evaluates patient response to interventions and effectively communicates observations and patient needs to the Registered Nurse./liliDevelops delegation skills appropriate to Health Unit Coordinators, Nursing Assistants and technical roles on unit./liliAdministers medication as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The level of clinical judgment and proficiency of skill must be evaluated prior to medication administration./liliManages an increased number of patients and incorporates principles of time management into shift routine./liliDemonstrates an ability to collect and synthesize relevant patient data accurately identifying patient status and needs./liliIn emergency situations and under appropriate supervision of a Registered Nurse, participates in activities they have demonstrated knowledge and skill in./liliPerforms various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique./liliMust be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards./li/ulh3Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:/h3ulliNone Required./li/ulh3Education Required:/h3ulliCurrently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Nursing./li/ulh3Experience Required:/h3ulliNursing Assistant experience preferred/li/ulh3Knowledge, Skills Abilities Required:/h3ulliCurrent enrollment (in final year) or graduate of an accredited nursing program./liliSuccessful completion of a Medical Surgical Course that includes pharmacological concepts./liliGood interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities/workload necessary./li/ulh3Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:/h3ulliMust be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift./liliMust be able to:/lililift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist./lililift up to 20 lbs. over the head./lilicarry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance./liliWill be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines./liliMust have functional vision and hearing./liliWill be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary./liliOperates all equipment necessary to perform the job./li/ulpThis job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties./ppOur Commitment to You:/ppAdvocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work, including:/pulliBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training/liliPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammates job/liliIncentive pay for select positions/liliOpportunity for annual increases based on performance/liliPaid Time Off programs/liliHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability/liliFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses/liliFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave/liliDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs/liliEducational Assistance Program/li/ulpNote: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview./ppAbout Advocate Health/ppAdvocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nations largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits./p/div