DescriptionStart your next chapter at Bolivar Medical Center, a 164-bed hospital serving Cleveland, MS, and part of the ScionHealth community hospital network. Bolivar Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services and also offers a long-term care unit. At Bolivar, you will deliver vital care in a community setting with the backing of a highly regarded hospital system committed to quality, safety, and local impact.
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
QualificationsEducation
- 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
