About the role#
This Nurse Extern position provides clinical support to patients under the direction of a registered nurse. It is designed for students currently enrolled in a nursing program to gain hands-on experience and build clinical skills. You will work in a hospital setting, assisting with daily care and observing patient conditions to help prepare for a full-time nursing career upon graduation.
What you'll do#
- Measure and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and weight.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Turn, move, and position patients for comfort or medical care, using special equipment as needed.
- Answer patient call lights and make regular rounds to anticipate needs.
- Provide morning and evening hygiene care, including bed baths, oral hygiene, and linen changes.
- Prepare and serve meals, assisting patients with feeding when necessary.
- Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with hospital standards.
- Practice infection control and sterile techniques.
- Observe patient mental and physical conditions, reporting any changes or pain complaints to nursing staff.
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
- Participate in learning opportunities to support your nursing education.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Current enrollment and acceptance into an LPN, LVN, ADN, or BSN nursing program.
- Ability to obtain a Temporary Nurse Practice Permit or Graduate Nursing Permit upon graduation.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
- Blood Glucose Monitoring Training Program certification within 90 days of hire.
- Expectation to pass nursing boards within 90 days of program graduation.
- Proficiency in English to ensure patient and employee safety.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
- Attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Flexibility to work as needed for departmental coverage.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful or emergency situations.
- Successful completion of orientation and required competency checklists.
Location & details#
- Location: Dayton, Ohio.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Kindred
Kindred operates a network of long-term acute care hospitals and community-based short-term acute care hospital campuses. The organization provides medical and rehabilitative care services. It maintains 61 long-term acute care hospitals across the United States. The company is based in Louisville, Kentucky. Following its acquisition, its facilities now operate under LifePoint Health or ScionHealth.
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