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Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Nurse Extern Intern

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 8
InternshipSomerset, KY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be a third-year School of Nursing student or higher.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills and decisive judgment, and be able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  • Have Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.

Responsibilities

  • Work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • Work collaboratively with the patient care team.
  • Perform direct patient care under the direction, delegation, and supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Document patient care provided.
  • Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to the supervising RN.
  • Maintain positive professional relationships with patients and families, coworkers, and the health care team.
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
  • Collaborate across disciplines as needed to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
  • Evaluate the learning needs of patients and families and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
  • Advocate for patients' physical and emotional well-being.
  • Support the performance improvement philosophy.
  • Assist with orientation and training of personnel and students.
  • Participate in and attend meetings as required or assigned.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

About the Company

Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Lifepoint Health operates a large network of hospitals and care sites, including community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities, and outpatient centers, to provide care across the health continuum. It delivers care through its Lifepoint Forward initiative, pursuing practical solutions to improve quality, expand access, and increase value for patients and communities. Its differentiation comes from its scale, integrated care across hospitals and post-acute services, and a strong emphasis on community health outcomes rather than isolated services. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes, broaden access to care, and deliver better value for the communities it serves.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
1999

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