B4 Methodist Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse Extern (Methodist)
Philadelphia, PA 
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Job Description

B4 is a telemetry medical/surgical unit with 39 beds. We provide peritoneal dialysis as a specialized service.

The most common diagnoses seen are congestive heart failure, transient ischemic attack,cellulitis, diabetic wounds, and chest pain.Lidocaine or ketamine IV is used to treat our patients who have beenhospitalized with substance use disorder.

Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Nurse Extern at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, wersquo;re the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done.

As a Nurse Extern, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Performs specific tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.

  • Demonstrates accountability for assigned patients on shift or assignment.

  • Seeks out learning opportunities and guidance from appropriate individuals.

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or a Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern will carry out routine patient care assignments, work in controlled care situations, and perform established nursing procedures for individuals or groups of patients. Qualifications include:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Nursing

  • Completed at least one (1) semester of medical surgical clinical rotation

  • CPR certified in Pennsylvania

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, amp; Vision Plans

  • Retirement Plans

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnetreg;-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jeffersonrsquo;s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

  • OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
  • OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
  • OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold amp; Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jeffersonmaintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.


As an employer, the Jefferson Enterprise maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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