Nurse Extern

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, KY

15h

About The Position

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified
healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a
profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional
care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a
vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this
meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a
remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

A Nurse Extern works under the direction and supervision of a Registered
Nurse.
Works collaboratively with the patient care team.
Performs direct patient care under the direction, delegation and supervision
of a registered nurse.
Documents patient care given.
Monitors, records, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to
supervising RN.
Maintains positive professional relationships with patient/ families,
coworkers, and health care teams.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including
personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care,
including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial
support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family
education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the
patient.
Supports performance improvement philosophy.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing
excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers:

Financial & Career Growth: 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement
opportunities.

Requirements

• School of Nursing 3rd year student or higher
• 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.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Works collaboratively with the patient care team.
• Performs direct patient care under the direction, delegation and supervision of a registered nurse.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to supervising RN.
• Maintains positive professional relationships with patient/ families, coworkers, and health care teams.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Supports performance improvement philosophy.
• Assist with orientation and training of personnel and students.
• Participates and attends meetings as required and/ or assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Benefits

• Financial & Career Growth: 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed