Nurse Extern

Lifepoint Health • Benton, AR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Extern works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative healthcare environment. The role supports the development of clinical skills, critical thinking, and confidence in providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Nurse Externs rotate throughout the facility, work with interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to patient care and service. Successful candidates demonstrate sound judgment and a commitment to quality and safety, and can take appropriate action in a fast-paced, stressful environment.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an accredited nursing school.
• Hold current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Have one year or less of nursing school remaining.
• Have completed all hands-on check-offs.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the patient care team.
• Perform direct patient care under the direction, delegation, and supervision of a registered nurse.
• Document patient care provided.
• Monitor and record patient condition and communicate relevant information to the supervising RN.
• Maintain positive professional relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and the healthcare team.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Coordinate care across disciplines as needed, including patient transfers, discharge, referrals, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
• Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Advocate for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.
• Support the performance improvement philosophy.
• Rotate throughout the facility and work alongside interdisciplinary teams.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed