Nurse Extern
Porter-Starke Services, Inc., Valparaiso, IN, United States
The Nurse Extern position is a temporary role for those who have graduated or will soon graduate with a Registered Nursing degree. Under direct nursing supervision, observes nursing care to patients within Inpatient Care Center and demonstrates knowledge of developmental needs of inpatient population.
Employees in this position will be eligible for an available Registered Nurse position upon the following:
Successful completion of NCLEX exam within 12 weeks of employment.
If attempt of the NCLEX exam is unsuccessful, employee may be eligible for a Psychiatric Technician role if available, at the discretion of Porter-Starke Services.
Successful approval and registered nursing license.
All other requirements for employment with Porter-Starke Services, Inc.
Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) based in Valparaiso and serves northwest Indiana with additional offices in Portage, Knox, and LaPorte. Porter-Starke also operates Marram Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with two offices in Gary and Hebron.
Employee Benefits
401K with 20% company matching
11 paid holidays
Competitive wages
Generous PTO
Employee discounts (cell phone service & YMCA)
Employee referral program
HSA/FSA accounts
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition assistance and loan repayments
Casual Fridays
Company paid life insurance policy
Company paid long term disability
Optional insurances (short term disability)
Employee recognition events
Employee Assistance Program
Free health screenings
Position Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Interacts with health care professionals and provides necessary care.
Reviews client’s medication supplies and setup.
Assesses and develops treatment plans with the client’s outreach coordinator as related to medical needs, medication.
Reviews and documents client response to medication and health status.
Assesses physical health of clients and confers with physicians to coordinate care as needed.
Administers medications including injections.
Conducts client education programs according to needs identified, including health and wellness education.
Plans, conducts or coordinates staff development programs based on need and as assigned.
Participates in staff meetings and other meetings as requested or assigned.
Completes electronic medical record documentation as required.
Other duties may be assigned.
Non-Essential Functions
Interacts with health care professionals ensuring safety and well-being of clients.
Reviews and documents as needed the physical and mental condition of clients.
Conducts client groups in health and wellness as needed.
Coordinates medication reviews and staffing’s with agency physicians.
Develops techniques and supervises clients to assure medication compliance when judged necessary by the treatment team.
Conducts record searches as requested by the treatment team or physician to obtain a history of medications and responses.
Interacts with physicians, managed care and pharmacy to assist patients with obtaining medication.
Education Requirements
Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
Experience Requirements
Must have completed the above outlined educational component.
Licensure And Certification/Additional Requirements
CPR Certification (employer will provide if needed).
Registration for the NCLEX examination prior to start of position.
COVID-19 considerations: Per Federal CMS COVID-19 vaccine requirements, all Porter-Starke Services employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or request and be approved for a valid religious or medical exemption before they can begin employment.
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Employees in this position will be eligible for an available Registered Nurse position upon the following:
Successful completion of NCLEX exam within 12 weeks of employment.
If attempt of the NCLEX exam is unsuccessful, employee may be eligible for a Psychiatric Technician role if available, at the discretion of Porter-Starke Services.
Successful approval and registered nursing license.
All other requirements for employment with Porter-Starke Services, Inc.
Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) based in Valparaiso and serves northwest Indiana with additional offices in Portage, Knox, and LaPorte. Porter-Starke also operates Marram Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with two offices in Gary and Hebron.
Employee Benefits
401K with 20% company matching
11 paid holidays
Competitive wages
Generous PTO
Employee discounts (cell phone service & YMCA)
Employee referral program
HSA/FSA accounts
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition assistance and loan repayments
Casual Fridays
Company paid life insurance policy
Company paid long term disability
Optional insurances (short term disability)
Employee recognition events
Employee Assistance Program
Free health screenings
Position Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Interacts with health care professionals and provides necessary care.
Reviews client’s medication supplies and setup.
Assesses and develops treatment plans with the client’s outreach coordinator as related to medical needs, medication.
Reviews and documents client response to medication and health status.
Assesses physical health of clients and confers with physicians to coordinate care as needed.
Administers medications including injections.
Conducts client education programs according to needs identified, including health and wellness education.
Plans, conducts or coordinates staff development programs based on need and as assigned.
Participates in staff meetings and other meetings as requested or assigned.
Completes electronic medical record documentation as required.
Other duties may be assigned.
Non-Essential Functions
Interacts with health care professionals ensuring safety and well-being of clients.
Reviews and documents as needed the physical and mental condition of clients.
Conducts client groups in health and wellness as needed.
Coordinates medication reviews and staffing’s with agency physicians.
Develops techniques and supervises clients to assure medication compliance when judged necessary by the treatment team.
Conducts record searches as requested by the treatment team or physician to obtain a history of medications and responses.
Interacts with physicians, managed care and pharmacy to assist patients with obtaining medication.
Education Requirements
Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
Experience Requirements
Must have completed the above outlined educational component.
Licensure And Certification/Additional Requirements
CPR Certification (employer will provide if needed).
Registration for the NCLEX examination prior to start of position.
COVID-19 considerations: Per Federal CMS COVID-19 vaccine requirements, all Porter-Starke Services employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or request and be approved for a valid religious or medical exemption before they can begin employment.
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