Nurse Extern Behavioral Health

Under the direct supervision of an RN, this role delivers professional, skilled, and age-appropriate care in collaboration with the healthcare team. Provides hands-on patient care and support services for a diverse population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, ensuring safe, compassionate, and coordinated care.

Hourly pay rate: $27.00

Currently enrolled in a board-approved or accredited nursing program recognized by U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing who is within 3 months (90 Days) of program completion or a graduate from a Board Approved or accredited nursing program waiting to take the NCLEX.

Must successfully complete an approved Valley wise Health clinical orientation and computer classes.

If working within the medical center must successfully complete Escaping Violent Encounters training within 12 months.

If working within behavioral health must successfully complete CPI training upon hire.

Requires BLS issued by the American Heart Association upon hire.

Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.

Ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must.

Must have excellent communication, time management and customer service skills.

Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g. formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to be able to successfully navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer.