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Responsibilities of the Extern/Re-Entry
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Externship | Re-entry Nurse
Responsibilities of all externs/re-entry nurses
- Follow the process for Clinical Experiences placement as required by PeaceHealth:
- complete the necessary paperwork, clearly and thoroughly
- fulfill all of the necessary requirements
- follow-through with your placement contact person
- Arrive for your experience on time, properly attired and prepared for your experience. Check in at the main desk of the department you have been assigned. Be prepared to present your contact person information to staff in order for them to verify approval for the Clinical Experiences.
- Abide by all applicable PeaceHealth rules, regulations,
policies, and procedures for Clinical Experiences including the
security, confidentiality, and privacy of information as
identified in the orientation materials.
- Report any injuries or exposures immediately to the PeaceHealth supervisor responsible in your area and to your instructor/advisor.
- Demonstrate the PeaceHealth behavioral expectations for staff, volunteers and students with every interaction while on site.
- Adhere to the PeaceHealth Mission, Values
and Promise.
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Externship
Externship Description: Staff members from other healthcare organizations wanting Clinical Experiences
in critical care areas at any
of our facilities.
Purpose: To provide an opportunity to focus on career specific knowledge and learn skills particular to that specialty.
Duration: Varies by request.
Requirements:
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Re-entry Nurse
Re-Entry Nurse Description: To provide an opportunity for unlicensed nurses to meet the practice requirement stated by the Oregon
State Board of Nursing for re-licensure.
Purpose: To update knowledge and skills in nursing.
Duration: 160 or 320 hours of supervised clinical practice – the number of hours depends on individual practice history and is
delegated by the Oregon State Board of
Nursing.
Requirements:
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Department of Learning and Development
Attn: Clinical Education
1255 Hilyard St. / Eugene, Oregon 97401
Office: 541.686.8527 / Fax: 541.685.1776
Email: ClinicalExperiences@peacehealth.org
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