Nurse Extern: Hands-On Patient Care & Rounds

McLeod Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

McLeod Health in Florence, SC is seeking a nursing support professional to assist with patient care on the unit. The role emphasizes hygiene, safe environment, early recognition of aging patient needs, and effective communication with the interdisciplinary team.

As a PRN position, the team expects you to engage in hourly rounds, assist with nutrition and hydration, transport and courier duties, and maintain safety and comfort for patients and visitors.

Qualifications

• Completed one semester of Nursing Program.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes the normal signs and required care for the patient population.
• Initiates and maintains hygiene and cleanliness of patients and unit environment.
• Ensures safe storage and handling of medications and supplies.
• Performs hourly rounds following Service Excellence Standards.
• Promotes comfort and safety for patients and visitors.
• Assists with nutritional/hydration interventions and hydration needs.
• Identifies and communicates patient data to the interdisciplinary team.
• Collects and records patient-related data during direct care tasks.
• Demonstrates professional growth through goal setting and evidence-based tasks.
• Maintains health and safety to protect patients and staff.
• Performs general transportation and courier duties as directed.

Education

Completed one semester of Nursing Program

Job description

McLeod Health in Florence, SC is seeking a nursing support professional to assist with patient care on the unit. The role emphasizes hygiene, safe environment, early recognition of aging patient needs, and effective communication with the interdisciplinary team.

As a PRN position, the team expects you to engage in hourly rounds, assist with nutrition and hydration, transport and courier duties, and maintain safety and comfort for patients and visitors.