About the role#
As a Nurse Extern in the Joint Neuro Surgery and Oncology department, you will assist nursing staff by performing delegated patient care activities. You will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to gain clinical experience and support the daily operations of the unit. This role is part-time and per diem.
What you'll do#
- Greet and orient new patients to the hospital environment.
- Collect physical assessment and health history data for registered nurse review.
- Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and timely.
- Assist nursing staff in identifying physical, psychosocial, and cultural patient needs.
- Provide personal care and assist with patient activity and mobility.
- Report abnormal findings or changes in a patient's condition to the nursing staff.
- Perform delegated tasks such as collecting specimens, taking vital signs, and assisting with nonpharmacological interventions.
- Administer medication by various routes, including oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular, under direct registered nurse supervision.
- Assist with oxygen modalities and sterile dressing changes under direct supervision.
- Adhere to organizational policies and maintain a culture of safety and compliance.
What you'll need#
- Completion of the first semester of a nursing program and continued enrollment.
- Ability to exercise critical thinking and decisive judgment.
- Capacity to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- BLS certification as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider, required within 90 days of employment.
Location & details#
- Location: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, Owensboro, Kentucky.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, per diem.
About Owensboro Health
Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system based in Kentucky. It operates two hospitals and a medical group with over 200 providers across 20 locations. The organization provides care in specialties such as cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics. It manages a range of facilities including outpatient centers, a medical fitness facility, and a cancer center.
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