Nurse Extern

Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary patient care team to support safe, high-quality patient care.

Provides direct patient care under the direction, delegation, and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient conditions and observations to the supervising RN.

Documents patient care activities accurately and in a timely manner.

Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, and ambulation.

Assists with patient transfers, admissions, discharges, and other patient care activities as appropriate.

Provides patient and family education based on age, culture, developmental level, and identified learning needs.

Advocates for the physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being of patients.

Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and critical thinking while functioning within the Nurse Extern scope of practice.

Participates in departmental performance improvement, safety, and quality initiatives.

Assists with orientation and training activities as assigned.

Participates in required meetings, educational programs, and competency validations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health resources, and employee discount programs.

Professional Development: Ongoing learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, certification assistance, and career advancement pathways.

Hands-On Experience: Gain valuable clinical experience in an acute care environment while building confidence and skills at the bedside.

Supportive Culture: Collaborative leadership and experienced nursing professionals committed to your growth and success.

Flexible Scheduling: Scheduling options designed to support nursing students and academic commitments.

Applicants should be a third-year nursing student or higher and be enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing. Additional requirements include:

Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with independently with appropriate supervision. Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress clinical environment.

Experience: One-year previous experience preferred.

Licenses: Must have a current Tennessee or compact state RN license.

Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people.

We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.

We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.