Job Description

Job Summary

A Nurse Extern works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.



Reports to: Manager

Accountable to: Chief Nursing Officer



FLSA: Non-exempt



Job Requirements

Minimum Education

School of Nursing 3rd year student or higher

Required Skills

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.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

Essential Functions

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 communicates patient condition as appropriate to supervising RN.

Maintains positive professional relationship with patient/ families, coworkers, and health care team.

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.

Nonessential Functions

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.

Functional Demands

Populations Served

Does not treat or care for patients.

X Neonate (X Infant (X Early Childhood (1 year and X Late Childhood (5 years and X Adolescent (13 and X Young Adult (17 to X Middle Adult (30 years to X Older Adult (>60 years)

Protected Health Information

Type of Protected Information Accessed:

X Demographic

X Clinical

Insurance Financial

X Complete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure

While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely Bending/Stooping rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly

Climbing X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly

Keyboard Data Entry rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Kneeling rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Lifting/Moving Patients rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Reaching rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Running X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly

Sitting rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly

Squatting rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly

Standing rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Walking rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly

Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly

Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely Audible Speech rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly

Hearing Acuity rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly

Smelling Acuity X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly

Taste Discrimination X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly

Vision: Depth Perception rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Vision: Distinguish Color rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Vision: Seeing Far rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly

Vision: Seeing Near rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly

Biological: Rarely Biohazardous waste/ hazards rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly

Blood and/or bodily fluids rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Communicable diseases/pathogens rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly

Chemical: Rarely Asbestos or lead X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly

Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly

Dust X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly

Hazardous Chemicals rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly

Gases/Vapors/Fumes rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly

Hazardous Medication rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly

Latex rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.