Nurse Extern

SageWest Health Care – Lander; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SageWest Health Care in Fremont County, Wyoming, encompassing two hospitals in Riverton and Lander, seeks a Nurse Extern currently enrolled in an approved LPN or BSN program. You will gain hands-on clinical experience in inpatient units under an RN supervisor, delivering compassionate care and supporting the healthcare team.

Essential functions include assisting with basic nursing care, vital signs, patient hygiene, and documentation while maintaining infection control and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of nursing principles and patient care
• Clear communication with patients, families and team
• Willingness to learn and grow in a clinical setting
• Demonstrates initiative and professional boundaries
• Proficient with basic computer/documentation tasks

Responsibilities

• Assist RN in providing care based on nursing process and unit standards
• Perform basic nursing tasks: vital signs, bathing, feeding, ambulation, hygiene
• Document findings and care under RN oversight
• Communicate with RN and care team about patient needs
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment
• Provide emotional support to patients and families
• Observe infection control and privacy regulations
• Participate in clinical learning opportunities
• Perform non-clinical duties like stocking supplies and transporting patients
• Join department huddles, education sessions, and team meetings

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Clear communication

Willingness to learn

Initiative & accountability

Computer & documentation skills

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Flexible schedule

Education

LPN or BSN student

Nursing fundamentals with practicum

Job description

Description

At SageWest Health Care, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. SageWest Health Care is located in Fremont County, Wyoming, encompassing two hospitals, one in Riverton and one in Lander. Each offers a wide range of healthcare services, including inpatient medical services, emergency room services, surgical services, imaging services, laboratory diagnostic services, primary care, infusion services, and women's health.

Job Summary

The Nurse Extern is a nursing student enrolled in an accredited nursing program who works under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in an acute care hospital setting. The extern gains hands-on clinical experience by assisting in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care. The role supports the healthcare team in providing safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across a variety of inpatient units, including medical-surgical, telemetry, and critical care.

Essential Functions

• Assists the RN in providing care based on the nursing process and unit standards
• Performs basic nursing tasks such as vital signs, bathing, feeding, ambulation, and patient hygiene under RN supervision
• Documents findings and care provided as permitted by policy and under RN oversight
• Communicates effectively with the RN and other care team members regarding patient needs and observations
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment
• Provides emotional support to patients and families while maintaining professional boundaries
• Demonstrates understanding of infection control, patient safety, and privacy regulations
• Observes procedures and participates in clinical learning opportunities as available and appropriate
• Performs non-clinical duties such as stocking supplies and transporting patients as needed
• Participates in department huddles, education sessions, and team meetings

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Basic knowledge of nursing principles and practices appropriate to current level of education
• Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and team members
• Strong desire to learn and grow within a professional clinical setting
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and respect for professional boundaries
• Proficient in basic computer and documentation skills
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced and emotionally demanding environment
• Must be flexible with schedule, including availability for weekends, holidays, and varied shifts

Qualifications

Education

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in a state-approved practical nursing program (LPN) or an accredited Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program
• Completion of fundamentals of nursing course with clinical practicum, required

Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must meet all onboarding and health requirements of the facility

Experience

• Previous healthcare experience preferred but not required