A Nurse Extern works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Shift: PRN Varied
Reports to: Manager
Accountable to: Chief Nursing Officer
FLSA: Non-exempt
Your experience matters
At Havasu Regional Medical Center we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person. As a new employee joining our team youre 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.
How youll contribute
Youll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing. A Nurse Extern works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Reports to: Unit Manager Accountable to: Chief Nursing Officer. FLSA: Non-exempt.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
School of Nursing 3rd year student or higher
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications:
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
Essential Functions
Works collaboratively with the patient care team.
Performs direct patient care under the direction delegation and supervision of a registered nurse.
Documents patient care given.
Monitors records and communicates patient condition as appropriate to supervising RN.
Maintains positive professional relationship with patient/ families coworkers and health care team.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living including personal hygiene elimination nutrition and ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care including patient transfer discharge referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age culture condition and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Supports performance improvement philosophy.
Nonessential Functions
Assist with orientation and training of personnel and students.
Participates and attends meetings as required and/ or assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Functional Demands
About our Health System
Havasu Regional Medical Center 171 bed hospital located in Lake Havasu City AZ and is part ofLifepoint 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 milestoneyour experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Havasu Regional Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havasu Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
Intern
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 a ... View more