Nurse Extern Behavioral Health

Under the direct supervision of an RN, the Nurse Extern provides professional, skilled, age-specific care for patients in collaboration with other disciplines. Performs patient care related services for the pediatric through geriatric patient population.

Hourly Pay Rate: $29.00

Qualifications

Education

• Currently enrolled in a board-approved or accredited nursing program recognized by U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing who is within 12 months of program completion or a graduate from a Board Approved or accredited nursing program waiting to take the NCLEX.

Specialized Training

• Must successfully complete an approved Valleywise Health clinical orientation and computer classes.
• If working within the medical center, you must successfully complete CPI training within 12 months.
• If working within behavioral health, you must successfully complete CPI training upon hire.

Certification/Licensure

• Requires BLS issued by the American Heart Association upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must.
• Must have excellent communication, time management and customer service skills.
• Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g. formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to be able to successfully navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer.