Nurse Extern Tier II

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. seeks a Nurse Extern Tier II to provide nursing assistance under supervision. The role includes performing basic nursing procedures, assisting in care planning, taking vital signs, and supporting patient comfort and safety across units.

The extern will gain clinical experience while working under RN direction, with opportunities to learn through hands-on tasks and across departments. Strong communication and discretion are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Enrollment in Board of Nursing approved School of Nursing RN Program.
• Completion of basic Nursing Fundamentals and/or CNA Course.
• Current transcripts and skills evaluation.
• Two instructor recommendation letters.

Responsibilities

• Under direct on-site supervision, interpret plan of care and assist in nursing care planning.
• Complete nursing assessments with RN oversight.
• Provide personal care (baths, grooming, feeding, hydration).
• Answer call lights promptly and meet patient needs.
• Collect specimens and input/output, record vital signs.
• Assist with feeding incl. enteral feeds and hydration.
• Assist in ambulation and repositioning of patients.
• Administer enemas, douches, rectal tubes, and document appropriately.
• Apply compression devices, restraints as needed, and ensure patient safety.
• Observe isolation procedures and provide care to isolated patients.
• Assist in ostomy care and education, set up orthopedic appliances.
• Maintain patient care records and prepare patients for procedures.
• Maintain a safe environment for patient care.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Discretion

Multitasking

Cross-department collaboration

Professional communication

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

RN program enrollment

Nursing fundamentals/ CNA course

Transcripts & Skills Evaluation

Instructor recommendations

Job description

Overview

The Nurse Extern Tier II is accountable for providing nursing assistance and performing basic nursing procedures to groups of patients within an assigned nursing department, under the supervision, guidance, and direction of a Registered Nurse who may delegate subversion to other Team Member such as; Licensed Practical Nurse and/or State Registered Nursing Assistant. In addition, the Nurse Extern can gain additional clinical practice to enhance their preparation as future licensed nurses

Responsibilities

• Under the continuous direct on-site supervision of a Certified Nursing Assistant:- Interprets plan of medical care and provides input on nursing care plan and assist in the following provided they have been deemed clinically competent by their nursing instructor.
• Completes the nursing assessment form with oversight and approval of RN.
• Provides personal care including bath, shampoo, shave, back rub, positions changes, makes beds, prepares patients for meals, feeds patients and passes ice water.
• Answers call lights and bells promptly to determine and meet patient needs.
• Collects specimens, stool, urine, sputum, etc.
• Collects input and output and records appropriately.
• Collects and records vital signs on patient. Obtains and records pertinent patient information per hospital policy.
• Assist and/or feeds patients. (enteral feedings included), provides between meal nourishments, provides fresh drinking water and encourages fluids when indicated.
• Assists in progressive ambulation of patients by wheelchair, stretcher and bed.
• Administers enemas, douches and inserts rectal tubes and documents appropriately.
• Applies ace bandages and elastic stockings and sequential compression devices.
• Inserts catheters and feeding tubes.
• Applies restraints and side rails to ensure safety of patients.
• Observes isolation technique and give direct care to patients in isolation.
• Assists in ostomy care and education.
• Set up orthopedic appliances.
• Maintains records and reports necessary information in regard to patient care.
• Prepares patients for surgery and other therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintains a safe environment for patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education - High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Enrollment in Board of Nursing approved School of Nursing Registered Nurse Program
• Completion of basic Nursing Fundamentals and/or Certified Nursing Assistant Course
• Current Transcripts and Copy of Skills Evaluation on basic procedures
• Recommendation Letter from 2 Instructors
• Minimum Work Experience - N/A
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities - Ability to function in and adapt appropriately to a fast-moving, cross-unit team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience handling confidential matters with appropriate discretion.
• To handle multiple, simultaneous tasks in a timely manner.
• Collaborative attitude with the many different departments.
• Must maintain positive, professional communications skills when working with co-workers
• Detail oriented