Student Nurse Extern I at Lifepoint Health, Danville, VA
Student Nurse Extern I at Lifepoint Health in Danville, VA. $17.16 to $20.38 an hour. Apply with swipeandhired.
Student Nurse Extern I - PRN
Schedule: Variable Schedule
Hourly Range: $17.16 - $20.38
Your experience matters
Sovah Danville is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Student Nurse Extern (SNE) joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
The Student Nurse Extern (SNE 1) Program provides nursing students with practical work experiences to facilitate their transition into the role of a registered nurse. Throughout the paid program, learning and nursing engagement occurs on a 24hr per unit basis in a broad range of acute care, critical care, emergency care, psychiatry, women’s & children, surgical/outpatient areas. SNEs gain hands-on experience in: Patient Care. Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Communication Skills and Professional Development
How you’ll contribute
A Student Nurse Extern I who excels in this role:
- Works collaboratively with the patient care team.
- Performs direct patient care under the direction, delegation and supervision of a registered nurse.
- Documents patient care given.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to supervising RN.
- Maintains positive professional relationship with patient/ families, coworkers, and health care team.
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
- Supports performance improvement philosophy.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for
Applicants must have a High school diploma or equivalent.
Additional requirements include:
- School of Professional Nursing 3rd year student or higher
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association required
More about Sovah Danville
Sovah Health - Danville is a 250-bed academic acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Danville community for over 120 years. We are proud to be recognized American College of Cardiology (Chest Pain Center & Heart Failure), American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer and Member of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network
EEOC Statement
Sovah Health - Danville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Health - Danville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.