**Overview** Welcome to Flaget Memorial Hospital, a 52-bed facility located in Bardstown, Kentucky. Founded in 1951 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Flaget Memorial Hospital is recognized as a 2023 Best Place to Work in Kentucky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioujd4fnJcY) . Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/library/landing/humankindness) with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as: + Paid Time Off (PTO) + 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching + Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance + Mental Health resources for you and your family + Wellness Program with rewards up to $450 + Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development + Adoption Assistance + Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance + Short and Long Term Disability + Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs + Employer Discounts + Relocation Assistance* + Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500* + Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000* + Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000* _*for eligible hires_ Learn more about Flaget Memorial Hospital and it's awards and recognitions here: Flaget Memorial Hospital (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/flaget-memorial-hospital) **Responsibilities** **Job Summary / Purpose** The nurse extern will gain experience in a realistic professional nursing work environment by assisting in the delivery of both direct and indirect nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse within the scope of practice of unlicensed, assistive personnel. **Essential Key Job Responsibilities** **Skills and procedures** 1. Performs clinical procedures in a competent manner, following appropriate policies and procedures, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. 2. May perform nursing tasks that have been taught in the nurse extern's nursing education program after skills validation at the facility and under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. 3. Obtains blood and blood products from the blood bank. May assist in identifying blood before administration. 4. Assists with trach care, suctioning, G-tube and feeding tube insertions and maintenance, and simple/complex dressing changes. 5. Assists physician before, during, and after procedures within facility and unit guidelines. 6. Demonstrates knowledge related to age appropriate behavior of children, adolescents, adults, and seniors to assess the growth and development of the patient. 7. Provides routine and procedural hygiene needs. 8. Assists in meeting patient's activity needs. 9. Obtains specimens as directed. 10. Assists/Performs post-mortem care. Provides emotional support patients and assists with monitoring recovery from any procedures. **Communication** 1. Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team. 2. Maintains complete patient confidentiality. 3. Reports changes in patient's condition or other pertinent data to RN immediately. 4. Assists with patient and family education, as appropriate. **Quality and Safety** 1. Attends shift huddles and in-services, as appropriate. 2. Demonstrates safe and proper use of equipment. 3. Uses personal protective equipment and complies with all universal precautions and blood-borne pathogens regulations. 4. Cleans and checks for malfunctioning of stretchers, wheelchairs, bedside commodes, and I.V. poles according to unit protocol. 5. Identifies and immediately reports any actual or potential hazard observed in the hospital environment. 6. Demonstrates knowledge of all safety and emergency codes **Professional Development** 1. Dresses professionally and wears name badge at all times. 2. Performs AIDET before any patient and family interactions. 3. Actively participates in all Nurse Extern activities **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications** **Required Education and Experience** High School Diploma and/or GED Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program and successful completion of the Nursing Fundamentals 101 Course **Required Licensure and Certifications** Current BLS certification **Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training** Completed Skills Competency Assessment Demonstrated career path which demonstrates progressive leadership responsibilities and project management. Able to work collaboratively to achieve desired department, facility and regional results. Skilled and articulate in both verbal and written communication. Demonstrated abilities in clinical reasoning and problem solving Proficient in Microsoft office and Outlook **Pay Range** $20.00 - $20.00 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.