Nursing Extern - PRN at LifePoint Health Job Listing at DirectEmployers in Rutherfordton, NC (Job ID 3956798-2024-07-14)

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities.

Reports to: CNO

FLSA: Non-exempt

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Under the supervision of physician or nurse, assists with performing patient reassessments and treatments.

· Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given.

· Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas. Requests maintenance and biomed services in a timely manner.

· Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

· Assists with postmortem care including transport to the morgue.

· Assists staff in ensuring that patient's valuables and personal items are properly handled, secured, and accounted for.

· Documents allergies in RED in appropriate areas.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Participate in monthly staff meetings.

· Yearly competencies.

· Review new and updated policies and procedures.

· Performs additional duties, as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

*Minimum Education*

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

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*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.

Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Handle with care required within 3 months of hire.

Licenses:

Current NC Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Computer skills, previous EMR experience preferred.

Medical Technology preferred.

*Minimum Work Experience*

1 year preferred.

Must be enrolled in RN Program.

Min 24 hours per month but can work as much as needed.

Willing to float throughout the hospital.

*Equal Opportunity Employer*

It is the policy of our hospital to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status. At Rutherford Regional Health System we believe our employees are our most valuable assets. We do not discriminate against any person, this policy relates to all phases of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, employment, transfer, rates of pay and other forms of compensation, benefits, layoff, recall, termination, selection for training, use of all facilities and participation in all hospital-sponsored employee activities.

**Job:** **Nursing*

**Organization:** **

**Title:** *Nursing Extern - PRN*

**Location:** *NC-Rutherfordton*

**Requisition ID:** *7462-8855*

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