Skip to main content
Search Jobs

Recruitment Fraud Notice

Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Saline Health System. Our team members are the cornerstone of our mission of making communities healthier. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just beginning your career, Saline Health System has opportunities for you to utilize your skills and expertise.

Nurse Extern-

Benton, Arkansas

Req ID 302560 Post Date Apr. 29, 2025 CategoryEducation & Training FacilitySaline Memorial Hospital
Apply

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. At Saline Health System, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. We offer a wide range of health care services, including emergency medicine, heart care, maternity care, sleep medicine, surgical services, and many more.

Where We Are:

The picturesque Benton town square is the focal point of the community. One of the town's main thoroughfares, Military Road, parallels the Old Southwest Trail used by frontier travelers on their way West. The Southwest Trail is part of the Arkansas Heritage Trails System. The Saline River has excellent fishing, scenery and backcountry floating for the outdoors enthusiast.

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…


A Nurse Extern works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Reports to: Manager
Accountable to: Chief Nursing Officer
FLSA: Non-exempt

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)


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.

EEOC Statement:

Saline Health System 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.

Apply

Explore This Location

Explore This Location

Learn More

In the news

You have no recently viewed jobs

You have no saved jobs

Let’s Connect! Talent Community

From roles that are right for you to new opportunities, we’ll keep you up to date with job openings and more in our newsletter. Already a member? Click here

Interested InSelect a job category from the list of options. Select a location from the list of options. Click “Add” to create your job alert. Finally, click "Subscribe" below to finish signing up for our Talent Community.

By submitting your information, you acknowledge that you have read our privacy policy and consent to receive email communication from Lifepoint Health.