Nurse Extern - Various Nursing Departments

#26-432 About Us Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,500 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, a 337-bed facility which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org. Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee. Company Culture: We are passionate about the care we offer and also our standards of performance which include compassion, respect, accountability and safety -- toward our patients and also toward our colleagues. We're looking for talented, caring, and mission-minded professionals who view their career in healthcare as more than just a paycheck, but as a true calling. We are proud of our unique culture that balances doing what we love, working alongside a supportive team, and maintaining a good quality of life - all while making a difference no matter your department or position. Community Overview: Franklin sits in the heart of Williamson County, which has the top-rated school system in the state, a plethora of parks and green spaces, fabulous restaurants, a rich traditional of hospitality, and of course, world-class healthcare. Various publications have showered Franklin with such accolades as one of the "Best Southern Towns," "Best Place to Live," "Top 10 Community for Job Growth," and "Top 50 Cities to Start a Small Business." Job Description Job Summary: The Nurse Extern is a nursing student who works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide safe high-quality patient care, support clinical operations, and apply the knowledge and skills they have been taught in their nursing program. This role is designed to provide undergraduate nursing students with an extended clinical experience to further develop confidence with clinical decision-making, delegation, prioritization, communication, and the patient experience, while establishing valuable professional relationships. Job Requirements: Formal Education / Training: Ongoing enrollment in an accredited nursing program located within middle Tennessee (ADN or BSN). Successful completion of a basic nursing skills course within the accredited nursing program. Enrolled in the final two semesters of the accredited nursing program (Nurse Extern II only). Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire. Equipment and Skills Training: Bed Scales Gait Belts Dinamap Pneumatic Tube System Telemetry Nurse Call System Fax Network Computer System Bed Alarms Specialty Beds Bladder Scanner Oxygen Set Up Physical Environment: Medical-Surgical Unit with patient population start at 18 years of age. Rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Physical Effort: Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly. Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day. Able to lift with assistance up to 250 lbs. WH is an equal employment opportunity employer. WH does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. WH also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also WH’s policy to comply with all applicable laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (“ADAAA”) and applicable state law and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job. Hire may be contingent upon a post-offer medical examination, and to skill and agility tests, as appropriate for the position. EEO is the Law #J-18808-Ljbffr Williamson Health