Nurse Extern PCU Per Diem
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Nurse Extern will apply the
knowledge and skills acquired in their nursing program in order to
provide direct patient care with compassion, excellence and
efficiency. The Nurse Extern works under the guidance of the RN/
Nurse Leader with assigned patients, in accordance with CSV
hospital guidelines for patient care. The Nurse Extern collaborates
with other disciplines to achieve overall healthcare goals and is
responsible for adhering to the patient plan of care in order to
assist patient processes and outcomes. The Nurse Extern is
responsible for competent care of patients in the hospital setting
under the guidance of an assigned RN. The Nurse Extern functions as
a member of the patient care team, experiencing the complexities of
a nursing care delivery model while increasing their independence
in taking a patient care assignment. The Nurse Extern reports to
the department Nurse leader and will work within a defined scope of
under the direct supervision of an assigned RN. The RN assigned to
the Nurse Extern will promote learning experiences that enable the
Nurse Extern to competently perform nursing care activities in both
complex and non-complex situations. Requirements EDUCATION:
Completion of Accredited ADN or BSN Program CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:
Current BLS issued through American Heart Association is required.
SKILLS: Excellent communication skills Ability to read and
interpret technical reports, charts, etc. Ability to write concise
reports Ability to handle a high level of stress and to maintain
composure under a variety of adverse conditions Computer skills
required to enter data and generate reports. HOSPITAL EXPANDED
DUTIES TRAINING: Peripheral intravenous access and removal
Recording of I&Os Foley Catheter insertion and removal NG
insertion and removal Suture/Staple removal Unit appropriate POCT
Bedside monitoring, CR,Telemetry, Telesitter, Capnography, Oximetry
As appropriate: Basic Dysrythmia Course De-Escalation Training
EXPERIENCE: NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to : Reports
directly Nurse Manager or designee for essential job duties and
day-to-day responsibilities. ENVIRONMENT: - Bloodborne pathogens -
B Works irregular hours. Multiple simultaneous activities around
patient care. Exposure to x-rays and infectious diseases such as
hepatitis-B and AIDS. In addition, may be subject to varying
unpredictable situations such as violence from mentally unstable
patients. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle
emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable
standing/walking, kneeling, bending, and heavy lifting. Has
knowledge of and uses good body mechanics. Frequently lifts,
positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing
and visual acuity must be within normal limits. Manual dexterity
and fine motor coordination required. The work is not only
physically strenuous but can be stressful, sometimes involving
life-or-death situations and suffering patients.
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Santa Fe , Nurse Extern PCU Per Diem, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
