Nurse Extern, PRN, ICU

Logan Regional Medical Center; Buskirk Addition (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Regional Medical Center in southern West Virginia is seeking a Nurse Extern—a nursing student enrolled in an accredited program—to work under the supervision of a licensed RN in an acute care hospital setting.

You will gain hands-on clinical experience by assisting in direct and indirect patient care across medical-surgical, telemetry, and critical care units, while supporting the healthcare team to deliver safe, high‑quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of nursing principles appropriate to current education level.
• Clear and compassionate communication with patients, families, and team members.
• Strong desire to learn and grow within a clinical setting.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and professional boundaries.
• Proficient in basic computer skills and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN in delivering care based on the nursing process and unit standards.
• Take and document vital signs, assist with bathing, feeding, ambulation, and hygiene.
• Document findings and care in accordance with policy under RN supervision.
• Communicate patient needs and observations to the RN and care team.
• Support infection control, patient safety, and privacy regulations.
• Participate in departmental huddles and education sessions.

Skills

Nursing principles knowledge

Effective communication

Willingness to learn

Initiative and accountability

Documentation skills

Adaptability under pressure

Education

State-approved practical nursing program (LPN)

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (ASN/BSN)

Fundamentals of nursing with clinical practicum

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Description

Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.

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