Nurse Extern PRN, ICU

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Nurse Extern PRN ICU

Job Type: PRN

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.

Where We Are:

The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65000-acre lake with 1200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized high quality performing and visual arts concerts and other special events to the community.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• And much more

Position Summary:

Provides Direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. The nurse extern performs all tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education
Current Registered Nurse Student in good standing within an accredited nursing program
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) or obtained within 90 days

EEOC Statement:

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.