What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Extern position at Fleming County Hospital?
Nurse Extern
Job Type: Part Time
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. Fleming County Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital with a reputation for continuous quality improvement, patient-centered care, payment innovation, and professionalism. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and recently received Chest Pain Accreditation through the American College of Cardiology.
Where We Are:
Flemingsburg is a delightful town and great place to live! It is surrounded by beautiful rolling farmland with three lovely old wooden covered bridges. Antique shops, folk artists, and talented crafts persons complete the picture of life at an enjoyable pace. Golf, fishing, camping, swimming, tennis, hiking, hunting, and boating are all available.
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
- And much more…
Position Summary:
A Nurse Extern works under the direction and 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
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)
EEOC Statement:
Fleming County 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.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
