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Do you have the career opportunities as aNurse Externyou want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Frankfort Regional Medical Center, a facility in the nation's leading provider of healthcare services,HCA Healthcare.We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need.
o 401k (100% annual match – 3%-9% of pay based on years of service)
TheNurse Externdelivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the Nurse Extern assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the Nurse Extern’s skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The Nurse Extern is currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing and can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts.
Document observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at time of occurrence. Reports observations of individual patients to the RN/Team Leader.
You will perform hourly rounding and respond promptly to call lights and patient requests. Strive to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
Translate complex medical terminology to ensure patients/families/caregivers understand patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures.
Promote consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
Frankfort Regional Medical Center (FRMC) is a 173 bed, acute care facility, Level III Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and Accredited Chest Pain Center. We primary serve the areas of Franklin, Anderson, Owen, Woodford, Shelby, and other surrounding countiesCurrently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing required
1 years of nursing school completed is preferred
BLS (Basic Life Support) required prior to start date
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are actively interviewing so apply today!/We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status/.Job: Nursing Support Title: Nurse Extern PRN Location: Kentucky-Frankfort-Frankfort Regional Medical Center Requisition ID: 00059-6509
Full-time