About the role#
The Nurse Extern role provides nursing students the chance to gain hands-on clinical experience. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting. This position supports the healthcare team in providing patient care across inpatient units, including medical-surgical, telemetry, and critical care areas.
What you'll do#
- Assist the RN in providing care based on the nursing process and unit standards.
- Perform basic nursing tasks like taking vital signs, bathing, feeding, ambulation, and patient hygiene.
- Document findings and care provided under RN oversight.
- Communicate with the RN and care team members about patient needs and observations.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families while keeping professional boundaries.
- Follow infection control, patient safety, and privacy regulations.
- Observe procedures and participate in clinical learning opportunities.
- Handle non-clinical duties such as stocking supplies and transporting patients.
- Participate in department huddles, education sessions, and team meetings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a state-approved practical nursing 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 and compassionately with patients, families, and team members.
- Proficiency in basic computer and documentation skills.
- Ability to work in an emotionally demanding environment.
- Flexibility with your schedule, including availability for weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
- Previous healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
- Ability to meet all onboarding and health requirements of the facility.
Location & details#
- Location: Logan, West Virginia.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- 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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