About the role#
As a Nurse Extern, you work with the patient care team to provide direct support in a hospital setting. This is a paid, part-time position that offers hands-on experience under the guidance of registered nurses. You will assist with daily patient needs and contribute to their overall care and recovery.
What you'll do#
- Perform direct patient care under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions to your supervising RN.
- Document the care you provide.
- Help patients with activities of daily living, such as personal hygiene, nutrition, and movement.
- Educate patients and their families based on their specific learning needs.
- Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of every patient.
- Maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and the broader health care team.
- Collaborate across disciplines to help coordinate patient transfers, discharges, and support needs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a nursing program at a university or college.
- BLS certification, or the ability to obtain it within 2 weeks of your start date.
Location & details#
- Location: Florence, Alabama.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
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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