Nurse Extern: Hands-on Patient Care & Learning Under RN

Lifepoint Health; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Ottumwa seeks a Nurse Extern to support Registered Nurses in delivering patient care. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with care teams, providing direct patient assistance, and ensuring proper documentation. This part-time position requires enrollment in a School of Nursing and BLS certification. Candidates should demonstrate strong critical thinking and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join us in our mission to make communities healthier.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a School of Nursing.
• Must possess BLS certification.
• Strong critical thinking and decisive judgment skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the patient care team.
• Perform direct patient care under RN direction.
• Document and communicate patient care given.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

Education

Enrolled in a School of Nursing

Job description

A community healthcare provider in Ottumwa seeks a Nurse Extern to support Registered Nurses in delivering patient care. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with care teams, providing direct patient assistance, and ensuring proper documentation. This part-time position requires enrollment in a School of Nursing and BLS certification. Candidates should demonstrate strong critical thinking and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join us in our mission to make communities healthier.