Nurse Extern

LifePoint Health • Lawrenceburg, TN

55d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Extern works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, providing direct patient care while gaining hands-on clinical experience in an acute care setting.

Requirements

• Education: Must be a third-year nursing student or higher enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support - Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) required.
• Required Skills: Strong critical thinking and sound clinical judgment
• Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Professional communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary patient care team.
• Provides direct patient care under the direction, delegation, and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Documents patient care accurately and timely.
• Monitors, records, and communicate patient condition to the supervising RN.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Supports patient transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial or spiritual needs as appropriate.
• Provides patient and family education based on age, culture, condition, and learning needs.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Supports departmental performance improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on clinical experience in an acute care environment while building confidence at the bedside.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture focused on patient safety and learning.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and certification support.
• Flexible scheduling options designed to support nursing students.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees