What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Extern position at Rutherford Regional Health System?

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Rutherford Regional Health System’s partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country’s leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke’s unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.

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

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.

Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent required.

Required SkillsRequires 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 certificationComputer skills, previous EMR experience preferred.Medical Technology preferred.

Minimum Work Experience1 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.

Why join our team?

We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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