About the role#
As a Nurse Extern, you will gain hands-on clinical experience while supporting the patient care team. This role helps you build your skills, confidence, and clinical judgment as you work toward your future as a Registered Nurse.
What you'll do#
- Perform direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living such as hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and elimination.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions to the supervising RN.
- Document care according to hospital standards.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to support safe patient care.
- Help evaluate patient and family learning needs and provide education as directed.
- Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
- Support performance improvement initiatives and contribute to a culture of safety.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited School of Nursing (1st year or higher).
- Active CNA certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Strong critical thinking and sound judgment.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Comfort working in stressful environments.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Location & details#
- Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
- Schedule: Self-scheduling PRN, with a requirement to work at least 24 hours per month.
- 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.
How to get in at Lifepoint Health®
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