About the role#
As a Nurse Extern, you will work under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse to provide patient care. This is a part-time, paid position based on a rolling term, offering you hands-on experience in a clinical setting.
What you'll do#
- Perform direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, such as nutrition, hygiene, and ambulation.
- Document care provided to patients.
- Collaborate with the care team and other disciplines to coordinate patient needs, including transfers and discharges.
- Educate patients and families based on their specific learning needs.
- 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#
- Current enrollment as a 3rd year student or higher in a School of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.
Location & details#
- Location: Mayfield, Kentucky.
- Work 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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