About the role#
The Nurse Extern role is a PRN position involving 12-hour shifts. This role floats through various departments, including Med Surg, Telemetry, the Emergency Department, and the ICU. Externs perform basic patient care activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to support a patient-focused environment.
What you'll do#
- Perform basic patient care, including monitoring vital signs, recording intake and output, and taking blood glucose measurements.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
- Report abnormal findings or changes in a patient's physical, mental, or emotional condition to the nursing staff.
- Support patient admissions, transfers, and discharge procedures.
- Transport patients safely and assist with maintaining clean and orderly patient rooms and common areas.
- Provide nutritional support by passing meal trays, assisting with feeding, and ensuring proper setup.
- Collect, label, and transport specimens, and perform point of care testing according to department policy.
- Provide clerical support to the unit and assist with procedures such as the insertion and removal of foley catheters.
- Monitor skin conditions and report findings for patients at moderate or high risk.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Nursing Program.
- Successful completion of at least the first semester of nursing school.
- Valid BLS certification.
Location & details#
- Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
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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