Nurse Extern, Surgery

Description

Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.

Job Summary

The Nurse Extern is a nursing student enrolled in an accredited nursing program who works under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in an acute care hospital setting. The extern gains hands-on clinical experience by assisting in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care. The role supports the healthcare team in providing safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across a variety of inpatient units, including medical-surgical, telemetry, and critical care.

Essential Functions

Assists the RN in providing care based on the nursing process and unit standards
Performs basic nursing tasks such as vital signs, bathing, feeding, ambulation, and patient hygiene under RN supervision
Documents findings and care provided as permitted by policy and under RN oversight
Communicates effectively with the RN and other care team members regarding patient needs and observations
Maintains a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment
Provides emotional support to patients and families while maintaining professional boundaries
Demonstrates understanding of infection control, patient safety, and privacy regulations
Observes procedures and participates in clinical learning opportunities as available and appropriate
Performs non-clinical duties such as stocking supplies and transporting patients as needed
Participates in department huddles, education sessions, and team meetings

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Basic knowledge of nursing principles and practices appropriate to current level of education
Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and team members
Strong desire to learn and grow within a professional clinical setting
Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and respect for professional boundaries
Proficient in basic computer and documentation skills
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced and emotionally demanding environment
Must be flexible with schedule, including availability for weekends, holidays, and varied shifts

Qualifications

Education

Currently enrolled and in good standing in a state-approved practical nursing program (LPN) or an accredited Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program
Completion of fundamentals of nursing course with clinical practicum, required

Licenses/Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Must meet all onboarding and health requirements of the facility

Experience

Previous healthcare experience preferred but not required

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