Nurse Extern — Intermediate Care Unit, 6 p.m.–6 a.m. Nights, EOW

Job overview

The Nurse Extern role is onsite in Searcy, AR, on the intermediate care unit, with a 6 p.m.–6 a.m. night schedule and every-other-weekend designation. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Unity Health’s patient care team under the guidance and direction of registered and licensed practical nurses. The extern provides delegated direct and indirect care while developing skills in line with nursing coursework. The role contributes to patient comfort, safety, and daily care needs, while following infection-control procedures and facility policies.

What you'll do

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN and LPN guidance
• assist with personal hygiene, comfort, activities of daily living, nutrition, and fluid needs
• observe and report patient condition and vital signs
• perform delegated tasks and supervised skilled procedures
• assist with housekeeping, supplies, computer entry, and clerical tasks
• follow infection-control and safety guidelines
• support the plan of care as duties align with nursing coursework
• medication administration is not allowed during the nursing coursework period.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

nurse extern

intermediate care unit

patient care

nursing student

lpn program

bls certification

6 p.m.–6 a.m.

night shift

every other weekend

searcy ar

unity health

delegated care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college LPN program and have completed at least the first semester of nursing coursework, hold current BLS certification, and provide a nursing skills checklist completed by an instructor. A student nurse extern has no defined service commitment.

About the employer

Unity Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.