Nurse Extern II - Cardiac - Advanced Heart Failure - December 2026 Grads - St . Luke's

Nurse Extern opportunity - Cardiac Advanced Heart Failure and Electrophysiology for December 2026 grads at Aurora St. Luke's. 10 T is a 24 bed unit caring for patients with advanced heart failure, chest pain, pre-open heart surgery, pulmonary hypertension, and medical overflow patients. Also, patients who received a pacemaker, defibrillator, procedures to correct arrhythmias such as an ablation, and medication loading for arrhythmias. Start as a nurse extern and transition to a nursing position post graduation.

Responsibilities

Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, completes activities of daily living, vital sign completion and blood glucose monitoring; Collaborates with the Registered Nurse in establishing a plan of care based upon an analysis of health, education and developmental needs and patient/family preferences; Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, evaluates patient response to interventions and effectively communicates observations and patient needs to the Registered Nurse; Develops delegation skills appropriate to Health Unit Coordinators, Nursing Assistants and technical roles on unit; Administers medication as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The level of clinical judgment and proficiency of skill must be evaluated prior to medication administration; Manages an increased number of patients and incorporates principles of time management into shift routine; Demonstrates an ability to collect and synthesize relevant patient data accurately identifying patient status and needs; In emergency situations and under appropriate supervision of a Registered Nurse, participates in activities they have demonstrated knowledge and skill in; Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique

Requirements

Must be available to start July/August 2026, 8 hrs a week required; Med Surg and pharmacology courses completed - Unofficial transcript required at time of offer; Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Nursing; Current enrollment (in final year) or graduate of an accredited nursing program; Successful completion of a Medical Surgical Course that includes pharmacological concepts; Good interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities/workload necessary; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs. over the head; carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present; Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines; Must have functional vision and hearing; Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Nice to have

Nursing Assistant experience preferred

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance