Job Abstract

The Student Nurse Extern: Provides direct patient care in accordance with the applicable scope and standards of practice, policies, values, and mission of SCA Health. Adheres to the SCA Health non-negotiable patient harm prevention policies and practices Monitors and manages the patient and environment during care to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. Students that have met the required skills checkoffs within their clinical lab, may complete extende... more details

Overview Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care. As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge: We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business. We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care. We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients. We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines. The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going—and the growing career opportunities for YOU. Responsibilities The Student Nurse Extern: Provides direct patient care in accordance with the applicable scope and standards of practice, policies, values, and mission of SCA Health. Adheres to the SCA Health non-negotiable patient harm prevention policies and practices Monitors and manages the patient and environment during care to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. Students that have met the required skills checkoffs within their clinical lab, may complete extended scope CNA tasks as is appropriate with facility policies and procedures. Participate in bi-weekly check-ins with school’s Clinical Partner Liaison and on-site facility clinical supervisor Qualifications Required/preferred educational requirements: HS diploma or GED Must be enrolled in senior year of partner nursing school on track to graduate within the next 9-12 months; if the student withdraws or takes a leave of absence from the program, they will no longer be eligible to work in the facility as a Student Nurse Extern. Must be in good standing with nursing school; the clinical liaison must approve the job offer prior to the hire offer Successful completion of Basic Life Support certification Demonstrate basic knowledge and clinical competence by completing the basic skills checklist as outlined in the nursing school USD $16.00/Hr. USD $16.00/Hr.