Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. The Advanced Nursing Extern will provide care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This individual shall provide nursing care and services to patients. The Advanced Nursing Extern's duties and responsibilities are limited to those that fall under the scope of practice of unlicensed health care providers acting under the direction of a licensed nurse as per the Alabama Board of Nursing. This individual shall accept and support the philosophy, purpose, and objectives of Baptist Health and the Department of Nursing, which include, but are not limited to, selected technical skills, data collection, and lab specimen collection. This position may have additional duties assigned as needed.Description

• High school graduate or equivalent required who currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
• Must have completed a MINIMUM of Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Pharmacology, and Medication Administration in Nursing School.
• Currently employed as a PCT by Baptist Health, including Nurse Interns and Nursing Externs. License / Certification required:
• BLS certification required
• Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort.
• Knowledge of patho-pharmocology.
• Ability to work as a team under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.