Nurse Extern (PRN)Medical Surgical

McLeod Health; Little River (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in Little River, SC is seeking a Nurse Extern. The role supports nursing care through direct patient contact and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient hygiene, assisting with nutrition and hydration, and participating in rounds and data collection. A completed nursing semester and BLS certification are required; the environment emphasizes safety and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Completed one semester of Nursing Program.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes aging patient signs and participates in assessment and care.
• Maintains hygiene and cleanliness of patients, environment, and unit.
• Ensures safe storage of medications and supplies.
• Performs hourly rounds following Service Excellence Standards.
• Promotes comfort and safety for patients and visitors.
• Assists with nutrition and hydration interventions.
• Communicates patient data to the interprofessional team.
• Records and reviews patient data during direct care tasks.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional growth through goal setting and evidence-based tasks.
• Adheres to health and safety practices to protect patients and staff.
• Performs transportation and courier duties as directed.

Education

Completed one semester of Nursing Program

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: SM1721131794 Job: 60631794 - Nurse Extern

Description

Responsibilities

• Recognizes the normal signs (growth and development of aging) of the patient population indicated above and understands the requirements of assessment, treatment, and care of the specific age group(s).
• Initiates and maintains the hygiene/ cleanliness of the patients, the patient's environment, and the unit environment.
• Understands and recognizes appropriate storage and safety of medications (such as large volume IV's, alcohol, saline, medications in prepackaged kits).
• Using Service Excellence Standards conducts Hourly Rounds.
• Promotes and fosters an environment of comfort and safety for patients and visitors.
• Performs or assists with performing nutritional/ hydration interventions (feeding, providing fluids, H20 or snacks).
• Identifies and communicates appropriate patient data to members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Collects and records patient related data through the performance of direct care tasks.
• Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in Evidence Based tasks.
• Utilizes appropriate health and safety to protect both the patient and staff.
• Performs general transportation and courier duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Completed one semester of Nursing Program

Requirements

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support

Memberships

• Occupation Risk Assessment

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we are an equal opportunity employer.