Nurse Extern PRN

Nurse Extern

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Pulaski is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. 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.

How you'll contribute:

A Nurse Extern who excels in this role:

• 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.

Why join us:

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.

What we're looking for:

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 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.