Job Description

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Lawrenceburg

1607 S. Locust Ave, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464

Job Summary

The Nurse Extern works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse,

providing direct patient care while gaining hands-on clinical experience in an acute care setting.

Job Requirements

Education:
Must be a third-year nursing student or higher enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing.

Certifications:
Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) required.

Required Skills:

• Strong critical thinking and sound clinical judgment
• Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Professional communication and teamwork skills

Essential Functions:

• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary patient care team.
• Provides direct patient care under the direction, delegation, and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Documents patient care accurately and timely.
• Monitors, records, and communicate patient condition to the supervising RN.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Supports patient transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial or spiritual needs as appropriate.
• Provides patient and family education based on age, culture, condition, and learning needs.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Supports departmental performance improvement initiatives.

Why Join Us
Gain hands-on clinical experience in an acute care environment while building confidence at the bedside.
Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture focused on patient safety and learning.
Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and certification support.
Flexible scheduling options designed to support nursing students.

Next Steps
Apply today or contact Lee Walker for more information Nadralee.Walker@Lifepointhealth.com

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin

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.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.

Job Tags

Part time, Flexible hours,

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