Nurse Extern

Encompass Health • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

Encompass Health is hiring a Nurse Extern to support patients’ recovery in an inpatient rehabilitation environment. The role assists patients with daily activities and care, communicates concerns and changes in condition to rehabilitation nurses or therapists, documents patient information, obtains and records vital signs, and supports treatments, hygiene, feeding, mobility, and equipment care.

The Nurse Extern must be actively enrolled and in good academic standing in a professional Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program. The position requires successful completion of the program’s first term, including fundamentals of nursing or an equivalent course, and continued enrollment with passing grades through graduation. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

• BLS (CPR) certification is required, or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Part-time or full-time active student status.
• Successful completion of the first term of nursing courses in a professional Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
• Currently enrolled and in good academic standing in a professional Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
• The initial term, including didactic and skills lab, must include fundamentals of nursing or an equivalent course.
• Provide one or two instructor evaluations, if available, indicating satisfactory performance of fundamental nursing skills.
• Successfully complete the preceptor tool and core competency at 90 days and annually.
• Provide proof of continued enrollment and a passing grade 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 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