Nurse Extern

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Job Description

Job SummaryA Nurse Extern works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.Reports to: ManagerAccountable to: Chief Nursing OfficerFLSA: Non-exemptJob RequirementsMinimum EducationEnrolled in School of Nursing Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Certifications:Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)Essential FunctionsWorks 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.Nonessential FunctionsAssist with orientation and training of personnel and students.Participates and attends meetings as required and/ or assigned.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.Functional DemandsPopulations Served Does not treat or care for patients.X Neonate (X Infant (X Early Childhood (1 year and X Late Childhood (5 years and X Adolescent (13 and X Young Adult (17 to X Middle Adult (30 years to X Older Adult (>60 years)Protected Health InformationType of Protected Information Accessed:X DemographicX Clinical Insurance FinancialX Complete Medical RecordBloodborne Pathogens ExposureWhile performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employeesPhysical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely Bending/Stooping rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantlyClimbing X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyKeyboard Data Entry rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyKneeling rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyLifting/Moving Patients rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyReaching rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyRunning X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlySitting rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlySquatting rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyStanding rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyWalking rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyPushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyPushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyPushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyVisual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely Audible Speech rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantlyHearing Acuity rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantlySmelling Acuity X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyTaste Discrimination X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyVision: Depth Perception rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyVision: Distinguish Color rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyVision: Seeing Far rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyVision: Seeing Near rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantlyBiological: Rarely Biohazardous waste/ hazards rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyBlood and/or bodily fluids rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyCommunicable diseases/pathogens rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyChemical: Rarely Asbestos or lead X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyCytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyDust X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyHazardous Chemicals rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyGases/Vapors/Fumes rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyHazardous Medication rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyLatex rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Job Info

• Job Identification 322847
• Job Category Education & Training
• Posting Date 03/10/2026, 07:36 PM
• Degree Level Technical/Other Training
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Varied
• Locations 1001 Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA, 52501, US
• FTE 0.001 - PRN/OnCall (PRN)
• Career Site Category Nursing - Support
• Position Type Primary
• Facility Name Ottumwa Regional Health Center