AMG Specialty Hospital - Houma is
hiring a Student Nurse Extern. The
student nurse extern functions under the direct supervision of a Registered
Nurse which will allow him/her to gain experience in the clinical setting. The
primary focus is education and assisting the student nurse to transition into
position as a graduate nurse in the hiring hospital. The extern will care for
patients ranging from 18 and up. Under the direction of an RN, the student
nurse extern will provide direct nursing care as appropriate to training and
competency for assigned patients within established policies, procedures, and
protocols of the hospital. This is a temporary position. The Student Nurse Extern shall not perform any
clinical procedure without having validation of skill competency the RN. The Nurse Extern under the direction and
supervision of the Registered Nurse preceptor shall participate in the patient
care utilizing technologies/interventions. Per the Student Nurse
Extern program, the Extern will complete a 3-month shadow experience with an
RN. Once completed, the Extern will transition into a CNA role until
graduation. Hours will be determined on an individual basis as nursing school
is a priority.
This is a paid
Extern position.
Join our team and
enjoy an exciting opportunity with AMG Specialty Hospital - Houma!
Job Requirements
* Must be actively enrolled
and be in the final year of school. Position will be forfeited if enrollment in
school ceases.
* Must provide written reference
from instructor
* Must provide unofficial transcript
* Must be in good academic
standing in the school of nursing - must provide
* Must provide BLS Certification
* Must work minimally 24 hours per month while
shadowing, 12 hours per month following the initial shadow period
* Must complete New Employee Orientation
Company Overview
AMG Specialty Hospital - Houma is a
Long-Term Acute Care Hospital facility that specializes in the management of
complex medical needs in Houma, LA.
Our mission is to return patients to
their optimal level of well-being in the least restrictive medical environment.
We accomplish this through a multi-disciplined approach that includes
aggressive clinical and therapeutic interventions, as well as family involvement.
Our high staff to patient ratio ensures individualized attention. Our nurses,
therapists, and physicians work with each patient to obtain the best possible
outcomes. Learn more about the quality care we provide by visiting us at: amgihm.com/houma .
AMG Specialty Hospital - Houma is an equal
opportunity employer and an ESOP,
Employee-Owned Company.