About the role#
The Nurse Extern role provides nursing students with hands-on clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will assist in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care across various inpatient units including medical-surgical, telemetry, and critical care. This position is a paid opportunity for students to gain practical experience while supporting the healthcare team.
What you'll do#
- Assist the RN in providing care based on unit standards and the nursing process.
- Perform basic nursing tasks such as taking vital signs, bathing, feeding, ambulation, and patient hygiene.
- Document care provided and patient observations under RN oversight.
- Communicate patient needs to the care team.
- Maintain a clean and organized patient care environment.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families.
- Practice infection control, patient safety, and privacy regulations.
- Observe clinical procedures and participate in learning opportunities.
- Stock supplies and transport patients.
- Attend department huddles, team meetings, and education sessions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a state-approved LPN program or an accredited Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
- Completion of a fundamentals of nursing course with a clinical practicum.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, and team members.
- Proficiency in basic computer and documentation skills.
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
- Ability to meet all facility onboarding and health requirements.
- Previous healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Lander, Wyoming.
- 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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