Nurse Extern: Hands-On Prep for RN (Mentorship)

Rutherford Regional Health Systems; Rutherfordton (NC); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Rutherford Regional Health System, part of Lifepoint Health, invites nursing students to join as a Nurse Extern. You will gain hands-on clinical experience while supporting the patient care team under RN supervision, focusing on safety and compassionate care.

This program is designed to help you grow your skills, confidence, and clinical judgment as you prepare for RN licensure, with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and participate in patient education and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Current student in an accredited School of Nursing (1st year or higher).
• Active CNA certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsabilités

• Works collaboratively with the patient care team to support safe, high‑quality care.
• Performs direct patient care under the direction, delegation, and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and mobility.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the supervising RN.
• Documents care provided in accordance with hospital standards.
• Maintains positive, professional relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and the healthcare team.
• Collaborates across disciplines to support patient care needs, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial support.
• Evaluates patient and family learning needs and provides age‑appropriate education as directed.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well‑being of patients.
• Supports performance improvement initiatives and contributes to a culture of safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Clinical learning

Patient care

Formation

Current nursing student (1st year+)

Active CNA certification

BLS certification

Description du poste

Rutherford Regional Health System, part of Lifepoint Health, invites nursing students to join as a Nurse Extern. You will gain hands-on clinical experience while supporting the patient care team under RN supervision, focusing on safety and compassionate care.

This program is designed to help you grow your skills, confidence, and clinical judgment as you prepare for RN licensure, with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and participate in patient education and discharge planning.