Nurse Extern

About the Role

As a Nurse Extern at Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems - Lawrenceburg, you'll join a dedicated team committed to making communities healthier. This role offers hands-on clinical experience in an acute care environment while supporting safe, high-quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary patient care team to support safe, high-quality patient care.
• Provide direct patient care under the direction, delegation, and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions and observations to the supervising RN.
• Document patient care activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, and ambulation.
• Assist with patient transfers, admissions, discharges, and other patient care activities as appropriate.
• Provide patient and family education based on age, culture, developmental level, and identified learning needs.
• Advocate for the physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being of patients.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and critical thinking while functioning within the Nurse Extern scope of practice.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement, safety, and quality initiatives.
• Assist with orientation and training activities as assigned.
• Participate in required meetings, educational programs, and competency validations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Third-year nursing student or higher, enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Current Tennessee or compact state RN license.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work independently with appropriate supervision.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress clinical environment.
• One-year previous experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; BSN preferred.

Benefits

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health resources, and employee discount programs.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, certification assistance, and career advancement pathways.
• Hands-On Experience: Gain valuable clinical experience in an acute care environment while building confidence and skills at the bedside.
• Supportive Culture: Collaborative leadership and experienced nursing professionals committed to your growth and success.
• Flexible Scheduling: Scheduling options designed to support nursing students and academic commitments.

Schedule

PRN (variable schedule). Required to complete 300 hours.

About the Facility

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg (STRHS-Lawrenceburg) is a 99-bed, acute care facility located in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, 85 miles south of Nashville. Since 1974, we have provided exceptional healthcare to Lawrence County and surrounding areas in Southern Middle Tennessee. Our services include:

• Outpatient Surgery Unit
• 24-hour physician-staffed Emergency Department
• Intensive Care Unit
• 10-bed Physical Rehabilitation Unit (providing Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies)
• Women's Health Center
• Diagnostic imaging services: in-house MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CT, X-ray, Digital Mammography, and Ultrasound

STRHS-Lawrenceburg is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and the Society of Chest Pain Centers. Our well-trained, dedicated, and caring healthcare professionals are committed to providing the best care close to home.