Nurse Extern

Encompass Health • Newburgh, IN

2d

About The Position

The Nurse Extern assists with patient care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting under the direction of the rehabilitation team. The role supports patients with daily activities, communicates concerns and changes in condition to nurses or therapists, documents patient information, obtains and records vital signs, and performs specified specimen-collection procedures. The extern also reviews treatments, activities of daily living, and hygiene with patients and families; assists with feeding and therapeutic dining; supports safe body mechanics; helps maintain a clean, healthy patient environment; and assists with equipment care.

Candidates must be actively enrolled and in good academic standing in a professional Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program, with successful completion of the first term of nursing courses. The initial term must include nursing fundamentals or an equivalent course. BLS (CPR) certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Continued enrollment, passing grades, and good academic standing must be maintained through graduation.

Requirements

• BLS (CPR) certification is required, or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Must be an active, currently enrolled student in a professional Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program and remain in good academic standing.
• Must have successfully completed the first term of nursing courses.
• The initial term, including didactic and skills lab, must include fundamentals of nursing or an equivalent course.
• Must provide one or two instructor evaluations, if available, indicating satisfactory performance of fundamental nursing skills.
• Must successfully complete the preceptor tool and core competency at 90 days and annually.
• Must provide proof of continued enrollment and passing grades in nursing classes each semester until graduation and remain in good academic standing.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in an inpatient clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities as delegated by the rehabilitation team.
• Communicate patient concerns and changes in condition to rehabilitation nurses or therapists.
• Document appropriate patient information in medical records.
• Obtain vital signs and record them in the electronic medical record.
• Perform special procedures, including collecting urine, stool, and sputum.
• Review treatments, activities of daily living, and hygiene with patients and families.
• Assist patients with feeding and attend Therapeutic Dining Group as indicated.
• Assist patients with body mechanics.
• Help maintain a clean and healthy environment for patients.
• Assist with equipment care.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed