Nurse Tech Intern - WJMC

Location: West Jefferson Medical Center, United States of America

Your job is more than a job

As you continue to pursue your higher education to become a nurse or wait for your nursing license, working as a Nurse Tech is an opportunity to learn and get a head start on your nursing career.  Under the direct supervision of licensed, registered nurses, you assist with care duties and demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for cardiac, medical, surgical, and post critical care patient needs.

If you chose nursing as your calling, why wait until the day when you have your degree in hand when you can begin making a difference in the world today.  As a Senior Nurse Tech, you can continue learning while having the honor of belonging and contributing to something bigger than yourself. Are you ready to feel the love?

Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this mentored, assistive nursing role.

Areas open in: Acute Care, Cardiac Services, Surgical Services, and Neuroscience Unit, ICU, and ER

PRN positions require minimum of 2 shifts per month

Join West Jefferson Medical Center as a Nurse Tech Intern.

The program is designed to optimize your clinical experience within the Hospital setting for student nurses.  Concentrated focus on RN skill building while you mentor and shadow with the RNs as part of the team.  This is a great opportunity to be better prepared for your RN role and learn about the perks at West Jeff.

PRN positions available with a minimum requirement of 2 shifts per month with flexibility around your school schedule.   Additional shifts available as your schedule permits.

Job Specifications - Education and Experience

• Current enrollment in accredited Nursing school, minimum Sophomore year or Level 2. (Junior or Level 3 required for Specialty Units).
• One Clinical Rotation in a hospital setting completed is required
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR Card Required

WORK SHIFT

Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited.  For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart.

Give people a reason to smile.

Put a little love in your work.

Be honest and real, but with compassion.

Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.

Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.

See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.

Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.

Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.

1.    To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.

2.    To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.

3.    To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.

4.    To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.