- Salary
- $21 – $32
- Location
- Aurora Medical Center West Allis - 8901 W Lincoln Ave, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Workday
Description
Department:
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
One 8 hour shift per week on dayshift over 15 weeks
Pay Range:
$21.85 - $32.80Multi-Unit Nurse Externship, West Allis Medical Center
West Allis, Wisconsin
Nurse Extern II Opportunities Available for Fall 2026 Graduates!
Jump-start your nursing career with the Nurse Extern II Multi-Unit Rotation Program at West Allis Medical Center. This unique 16-week program provides hands-on experience across four specialty Medical/Surgical units, allowing you to explore different practice areas while building your clinical skills and confidence.
At the conclusion of the program, you will partner with unit leaders to discuss placement opportunities and identify the specialty area that best aligns with your long-term career goals. Successful participants can transition seamlessly from a Nurse Extern II into an RN role.
Program Highlights:
- 16-week rotation across 4 specialty Med/Surg units
- One 8-hour shift per week on days
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate school commitments
- Opportunity to secure an RN position upon program completion
- Exposure to multiple specialties to support informed career decisions
What you need:
- Basic Life Support
- Current enrollment (in final year) or graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Successful completion of a Medical Surgical Course that includes pharmacological concepts.
Major 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.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Basic Life Support
Education Required:
- Current enrollment (in final year) or graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Successful completion of a Medical Surgical Course that includes pharmacological concepts.
About this location:
West Allis Medical Center has been regionally recognized for a variety of services, including cancer care, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, neurology, pulmonology and urology.
Besides our full-service health care offerings, you can also take advantage of a wealth of community programs and services to support you in living the healthiest lifestyle possible.
Get With the Guidelines: Stroke and Heart Failure Gold+
Age Friendly Health System Designation
Excellence in Hospital Quality and Patient Safety Award
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
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
Benefits and more
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
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
