Nurse Extern (RN)

Raleigh General Hospital

Nurse Extern, (RN) 
Job Type: PRN

Job Location Type: In-Person

Your experience matters 

Raleigh General Hospital 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 Registered Nurse, RN 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.

More about our team  

The Nurse Extern will work under the supervision of an RN, assist in assuring optimal patient care, while continuing as a Nursing Student in good standing. Provides nursing students with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in an actual hospital setting. This position will report to the department Director.

How you'll contribute  

A Nurse Extern, RN who excels in this role: 

• Performs clinical skills according to hospital policy and procedures 
• Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure 
• Maintains hospital and patient confidentiality 
• Demonstrate concern for patient welfare by performing activities other than primary care needs 
• Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures 
• Responds promptly to patient requests by answering call lights, greeting patients in a cheerful positive manner, answering questions or fulfilling needs and alerting 
• Registered Nurse as necessary. 
• Tidies rooms, makes and changes bed linens, and ensures rooms are clean, neat, and orderly. 
• Assists with stocking items in rooms. 
• Sets up oxygen flow meter, humidifier, and nasal cannula as requested. 
• Performs courier duties to the lab and other hospital departments in order to deliver lab specimens (urine, stool, sputum), or delivery and retrieval of other requested items. 
• Transports patients to and from various areas as needed. 
• Answers phone and greets patients and visitors. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned that will facilitate achievement of quality patient care.

What we're looking for

Current student in first year of an Associate Degree Nursing Program or completion of 2 years of a Baccalaureate Program.

• 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. 

• BLS - to be obtained within 30 days 

• Adheres to Hospital's Standards of Performance A graduate nurse can remain in the Extern Program until after an unsuccessful 2nd attempt of the NCLEX.

   

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:   

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. 
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.  
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. 
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). 
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. 

More about

Raleigh General is a 300-bed hospital located in Beckley, WV, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters. 

EEOC Statement:

"Raleigh General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Raleigh General Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.