Nurse Extern (RN)

Raleigh General Hospital

Nurse Extern (RN)
Job Type: PRN

Job Location Type: In-Person

Your experience matters

At Lifepoint Health we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality scalability and significant impact across our hospitals and a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) teamyoullsupport those that are in our facilities who areinterfacingand providing care to our patients and community members to positivelyimpactour mission ofmaking communities healthier.

More about our team
Raleigh General is a 300-bed hospital located in Beckley WV and is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed tomaking communities healthierwith acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.

Howyoullcontribute

• Under the supervision of an RN assists in assuring optimal patient care while continuing as a Nursing Student in good standing.
• Provides nursing students with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in an actual hospital setting.
• Performs clinical skills according to hospital policy and procedures
• Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure
• Maintains hospital and patient confidentiality
• Demonstrate concern for patient welfare by performing activities other than primary care needs
• Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients utilizing appropriate policies and procedures
• Responds promptly to patient requests by answering call lights greeting patients in a cheerful positive manner answering questions or fulfilling needs and alerting
• Registered Nurse as necessary.
• Tidies rooms makes and changes bed linens and ensures rooms are clean neat and orderly.
• Assists with stocking items in rooms.
• Sets up oxygen flow meter humidifier and nasal cannula as requested.
• Performs courier duties to the lab and other hospital departments in order to deliver lab specimens (urine stool sputum) or delivery and retrieval of other requested items.
• Transports patients to and from various areas as needed.
• Answers phone and greets patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned that will facilitate achievement of quality patient care.

Whyjoin us

We believethat investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels ofmedical dentalandvisioncoveragewithmedical plans starting at just $10 per pay periodtailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.
• FinancialProtection& PTO:Life accident criticalillnesshospital indemnityinsurance short-andlong-term disability paid familyleaveand paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Highereducation andcertificationtuitionassistance loanassistanceand 401(k) retirement packageandcompany match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental healthservicesand discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learningandcareer advancement opportunities.

Whatwerelooking for

• Current student in first year of an Associate Degree Nursing Program or completion of 2 years of a Baccalaureate 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.
• BLS - to be obtained within 30 days
• Adheres to Hospitals Standards of Performance A graduate nurse can remain in the Extern Program until after an unsuccessful 2nd attempt of the NCLEX.

EEOC Statement:

Raleigh General Hospitalis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Raleigh General Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees andcomplies withall applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.