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Nurse Extern - Ortho/Neuro
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$74,613 / year median in Colorado
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Ortho/Neuro
INTERNAL
Boulder Community Health- 3N Ortho/Neuro Boulder , CO Nursing Per-diem , Days
- 12 hour shifts , varies Req # 33601 Posted 09/14/2026 Nurse Extern
- Ortho/Neuro Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303 $23.03 an hour
- Per Diem Days, Various hours per week +$2.
Benefits:
- 403(b)Retirement plan
- Education assistance program
- Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
- Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
- Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in accredited nursing program
- Completed 1st year of a 2-year nursing program, or 3rd year of a 4-year baccalaureate nursing program, or equivalent for accelerated programs. Must complete clinical rotations in Medical/Surgical unit.
- Must be able to provide documentation of class courses and competencies completed in 1st year of nursing school for validation.
- CNA certification or equivalent certification is preferred.
Equivalent certifications include:
EMT, MA, Military Medic or completion of 1st year of nursing core classes (not prerequisites for nursing school).- BLS certification required by the end of conditional period. Responsibilities
- Promotes a patient safety culture and participates with other departments in achieving core measures, evidence and best practice initiatives.
- Identifies own learning needs and expands knowledge base through clinical practice and self-directed learning.
- Promotes Service Excellence.
- Supports and ensures compliance with hospital, division, and departmental policies.
- Familiar with organization, department and job specific environment of care policies, including life safety, utilities management, hazardous material communication, emergency preparedness Infection Prevention and medical equipment failure.
- Implements interventions based on the Plan of Care, priority of patient's needs and desired outcome, guidelines/standards of care, and agency policy and procedures. Increased complexity of assignments are assigned based on demonstrated competencies. Can perform selected procedures under the direction and supervision of a RN/LPN.
- Evaluates practice in relation to professional standards, statues, regulations, hospital and departmental policies, and standards of care.
- Practices proper HIPAA compliance and performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Professional Development
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs