Nurse Extern (RN)

Lifepoint Health • Beckley, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Extern will work under the supervision of an RN, assist in assuring optimal patient care, while continuing as a Nursing Student in good standing. Provides nursing students with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in an actual hospital setting. This position will report to the department Director.

Requirements

• Current student in first year of an Associate Degree Nursing Program or completion of 2 years of a Baccalaureate Program.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• BLS - to be obtained within 30 days
• Adheres to Hospital's Standards of Performance
• A graduate nurse can remain in the Extern Program until after an unsuccessful 2nd attempt of the NCLEX.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical skills according to hospital policy and procedures
• Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure
• Maintains hospital and patient confidentiality
• Demonstrate concern for patient welfare by performing activities other than primary care needs
• Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures
• Responds promptly to patient requests by answering call lights, greeting patients in a cheerful positive manner, answering questions or fulfilling needs and alerting Registered Nurse as necessary.
• Tidies rooms, makes and changes bed linens, and ensures rooms are clean, neat, and orderly.
• Assists with stocking items in rooms.
• Sets up oxygen flow meter, humidifier, and nasal cannula as requested.
• Performs courier duties to the lab and other hospital departments in order to deliver lab specimens (urine, stool, sputum), or delivery and retrieval of other requested items.
• Transports patients to and from various areas as needed.
• Answers phone and greets patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned that will facilitate achievement of quality patient care.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree