Overview
*Position Summary:*
*The Nurse Extern I and II LPN performs 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) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a complementary and assistive role.*
* Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN or LPN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
* Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
* Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
* Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.
* Documents patient care information in appropriate systems.
* Assists with ADL’s for assigned patients.
*Required Skills*
· Critical thinking skills
· Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
· Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.
*Minimum Qualifications:*
* Must be currently enrolled in an accredited LPN program and in good standing.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) CNA or SRNA Required if the nursing school program is discontinued or may be required to transfer to a PCA position.
*Education Requirements*
· Nurse Extern I and II: High schooldiploma orequivalent:Required
· Nurse Extern I: Currently enrolled in an approved LPN program: Required
· Nurse Extern II: Currently enrolled in the second year of an LPN program: Required
*Position Summary:*
*The Nurse Extern I and II performs 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) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a complementary and assistive role.*
* Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN or LPN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
* Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
* Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
* Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.
* Documents patient care information in appropriate systems.
* Assists with ADL’s for assigned patients.
*Required Skills*
· Critical thinking skills
· Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
· Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.
*Minimum Qualifications:*
* Must be currently enrolled in an accredited ADN or BSN program and in good standing.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) CNA or SRNA Required if the nursing school program is discontinued or may be required to transfer to a PCA position.
*Education Requirements*
· Nurse Extern I and II: High schooldiploma orequivalent:Required
· Nurse Extern I: Currently enrolled in an approved RN program: Required
· Nurse Extern II: Currently enrolled in the second year of an RN program: Required
**Job:** **Nursing*
**Organization:** **Jackson Purchase Medical Center*
**Title:** *Nurse Extern I – CCU*
**Location:** *Kentucky-Mayfield*
**Requisition ID:** *7428-4154*
