Nurse Extern – Weekend PRN Under RN Mentorship

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health is seeking a Nurse Extern to assist nursing staff under the supervision of an RN. The role involves patient care activities, data collection during physical assessments, and contributing to accurate documentation.

You will perform delegated tasks, including certain medication administration under supervision, with emphasis on safety, cultural sensitivity, and patient comfort. Per diem, as-needed schedule. BLS certification required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Completion of first semester of Nursing program and continued enrollment in Nursing program required upon hire.
• BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment.
• No experience required.
• Must be able to work in a hospital setting under RN supervision.

Responsibilities

• Greets and orients new patients to the hospital environment.
• Performs nursing assistant tasks under RN supervision.
• Collects data during a Physical Assessment for review and co-signature by the RN.
• Ensures accurate, complete, and timely documentation.
• Assists nursing staff to identify physical, psychosocial, age-specific, and cultural considerations of each patient.
• Works with the nursing staff to provide personal care according to organizational standards and policies.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Performs patient nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including collecting specimens, vital signs, and related data.
• Nurse Externs may administer medication by various routes under the direct supervision and co-signature of the RN.
• May assist with administration of oxygen modalities under the RN supervision.
• May assist with sterile dressing changes under RN supervision.
• Demonstrates interpersonal competency in dealing with patients in the work area.
• Assists with activity and mobility of patients
• Assists with provision of nonpharmacological interventions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress tolerance

General supervision

Advanced nursing skills

Education

Nursing first semester

Job description

Owensboro Health is seeking a Nurse Extern to assist nursing staff under the supervision of an RN. The role involves patient care activities, data collection during physical assessments, and contributing to accurate documentation.

You will perform delegated tasks, including certain medication administration under supervision, with emphasis on safety, cultural sensitivity, and patient comfort. Per diem, as-needed schedule. BLS certification required within 90 days.