Lifepoint Health·Las Cruces, New Mexico
Perform basic patient care activities including monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and reporting changes in patient condition to nursing staff. Support unit operations through specimen collection, clerical support, and assisting with patient admissions and discharges.
Shift: PRN, 12 hours shifts
Your experience matters At Memorial Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Nurse Extern joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Department/Unit Summary This position will float through Med Surg, Telemetry, Emergency Dept, ICU and other areas as directed. There are multiple openings for this position.
How you’ll contribute As a nurse Extern under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.
Assists in-patient admissions, transfer and discharge procedures.
Transports patients as directed in a safe manner, utilizing appropriate means of transportation.
Meets appropriate nutritional needs of patient by passing meal trays and snacks, opening packages, cartons, positioning of items/patient and ensuring that the tray is completely set up for the patient. Feeds patients who are unable to feed themselves. Assists with picking up trays after use.
Observes and reports the skin condition of every assigned patient. Patients at moderate or high risk are assessed every shift for skin changes and findings are reported to the patient's nurse.
Measures and records intake (NPO, % percent diet/snack, fluids consumed by mouth, etc.) and output (foley, drains, etc.)
Supports family centered, patient focused environment in all interactions with patients, families, visitors and volunteers.
Collects, labels and transports specimens.
Performs point of care testing according to department policy.
Provides clerical support to the unit.
Insert and remove foley catheters utilizing sterile technique.
Demonstrates understanding of properly collecting timed specimens and sequence to follow in the event the time sequence is interrupted.
About our Health System Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces, NM and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
EEOC Statement “Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and have successfully completed the first semester. A current BLS certification is required.
Market context
In New Mexico, nursing roles that support home health, long-term care, and developmentally disabled patients are often in steady demand, especially when agencies need licensed RNs who can work independently. These positions are competitive because employers value a current New Mexico RN license, a valid driver’s license, required insurance, and experience in related care settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting for any scheduling, documentation, or travel expectations before applying.
