Nurse Extern

Memorial Physician Practices; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Education Support

Well-being Programs

Career Growth

Job summary

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is seeking a Nurse Extern to support patient care with flexible PRN hours. The role offers 1 shift per month minimum, with 4 to 12 hour shifts and day, mid, or night options. Must be enrolled in a School of Nursing and hold BLS certification.

You will collaborate with the health care team to deliver compassionate care and apply age-appropriate policies. This opportunity emphasizes professional development, exposure to hospital operations, and meaningful

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in School of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to apply age-appropriate care and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support nurses with patient care tasks and procedures.
• Maintain a positive first impression and timelines for tasks.
• Communicate with patients and families with empathy and clarity.
• Follow policies to resolve patient concerns.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Education

Enrolled in School of Nursing

Tools

BLS

Job description

Nurse Extern

Flexible PRN Hours
1 Shift/Month Minimum Requirement
4 Hour up to 12 Hour Shifts Available
Shift: Day, Mid, or Night

Your experience matters

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being, so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Nurse Extern joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Nurse Extern who excels in this role:

• Demonstrates respect for others and self. Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure.
• Provides a positive first impression.
• Uses positive/effective communication with patients, visitors, associates and others. Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.
• Takes action to resolve customer complaints.
• Demonstrates integrity.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Education

• Must be enrolled in School of Nursing

Certificate/License

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

More about Ottumwa Regional Health Center

At Ottumwa Regional Health Center your experience matters. As part of a strong national network with a deeply rooted local heart, we offer the best of both worlds-national strength and resources, combined with the personal connections and community focus that make a difference every day.

EEOC Statement

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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.