About the role#
The Nurse Extern role provides nursing students with hands-on clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting. You will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. This position offers an opportunity to gain practical skills across various inpatient units while contributing to the daily operations of the healthcare team.
What you'll do#
- Assist the Registered Nurse in providing patient care based on the nursing process and unit standards.
- Perform basic tasks including taking vital signs, bathing, feeding, ambulation, and patient hygiene.
- Document findings and care provided under RN oversight.
- Communicate patient needs and observations to the care team.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients.
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Follow regulations regarding infection control, patient safety, and privacy.
- Participate in clinical learning opportunities, department huddles, and team meetings.
- Handle non-clinical duties such as stocking supplies and transporting patients.
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.
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and staff.
- Proficiency in basic computer and documentation tasks.
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
- Initiative, accountability, and a strong desire to learn in a clinical setting.
- Ability to meet all facility onboarding and health requirements.
- Previous healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Hartsville, South Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time with rolling terms.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
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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