Nurse Extern-Orthopedics-Per Diem

Position Summary

The Nurse Extern is a member of the nursing team who contributes to the comfort and well‑being of patients by performing specifically assigned tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse within scope of practice. The role supports the six dimensions of Relationship‑Based Care—Resources, Teamwork, Care Delivery, Outcomes, Professional Practice, and Leadership—by providing safe passage for patients and families. The Nurse Extern is expected to participate in shared decision‑making, use the JMC Pathway for objective, data‑driven decision making, and support the hospital’s mission of delivering excellence.

• Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with completion of the first semester, including the fundamentals of nursing course; or recent graduate of an accredited program within the last six months.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensure in the state of Florida (preferred).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (preferred).
• Two letters of recommendation from a nursing school instructor, one of which may be from employer.
• For each subsequent semester, provide evidence (transcript or grade report) of continued enrollment and progress toward graduation as a nurse.
• Employee may remain a Nurse Extern for a maximum of two and one‑half years.

• Establishing Relationships:
  Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances to collaborate effectively across departments and the organization.
• Peer Support:
  Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge and skills needed to accomplish tasks and solve problems.
• Inspiring and Motivating Others:
  Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and teamwork toward goal accomplishments.
• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence:
  Exercises self‑leadership, self‑awareness, and self‑regulation, managing emotions appropriately while leading others with empathy and adaptability.
• Acting with Integrity:
  Interacts with others honestly, maintaining confidence, promises, and commitments consistent with personal and organizational values.
• Being a Champion for Change and Innovation:
  Supports efforts to try new approaches, generates novel ideas, and adapts to change.
• Communicating Effectively:
  Speaks and writes clearly, tailoring messages to audience needs while listening attentively and exercising tact.
• Promoting Diversity and Inclusion:
  Treats all people with dignity and respect, challenges bias, and fosters inclusive environments regardless of background.

• Physical demands include stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods.
• Frequent assistance with lifting patients and heavy equipment.
• Ability to push/pull up to 40 lbs and lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work in a stressful environment, independently making sound decisions, detail‑oriented, alert, and self‑motivated.

• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in‑service training, and health requirements including new employee orientation.
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program participation.
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).