About the role#
As a Nurse Extern, you will work under the supervision of a registered nurse to provide direct patient care. This role is a paid, part-time position that operates on a rolling basis. You will assist the patient care team while gaining practical experience in a hospital setting.
What you'll do#
- Perform direct patient care under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions to your supervising RN.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, such as ambulation, nutrition, personal hygiene, and elimination.
- Document the care you provide.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate patient transfers, discharges, and referrals.
- Evaluate patient and family learning needs to provide education.
- Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
- Maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and coworkers.
- Support the performance improvement philosophy of the facility.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a 3rd year student or higher in a School of Nursing.
- Current Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.
Location & details#
- Location: Mayfield, Kentucky.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
About Lifepoint Health®
Lifepoint Health operates a healthcare delivery network across the United States. The company manages 68 community hospital campuses and over 70 rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities. It also maintains more than 300 additional sites of care including outpatient centers. Founded in 1999, the organization is based in Brentwood, Tennessee.
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