Nurse Extern
Company: West Tennessee Healthcare Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Dyer
Posted on: January 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Nurse Extern Career Opportunity Encompass Health: Where Nursing
Meets Heart, Home, and Healing Looking for a nursing career rooted
in purpose, close to your heart and home? At Encompass Health,
you'll play a vital role in patients' recoveries-providing
individualized, compassionate care that makes a lasting impact.
Here, small victories add up to monumental change, and you'll
thrive in an environment built on support, advanced resources, and
teamwork. A Glimpse into Our World At Encompass Health, you'll
experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team.
Being at Encompass Health means aligning with a rapidly growing
national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the
growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the
greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named
one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the
Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other
accolades, which is nothing short of amazing. Starting Perks and
Benefits Our benefits are designed to support your well-being and
start on day one: Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for
both full-time and part-time employees and their families. Generous
paid time off that accrues over time. Opportunities for tuition
reimbursement and continuous education. Company-matching 401(k) and
employee stock purchase plans. Flexible spending and health savings
accounts. A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the
work they do! Realize Your Vision as a New Registered Nurse Assists
patients with daily activities as delegated by the rehabilitation
team. Communicates patient concerns and changes in condition to
rehabilitation nurses or therapists. Documents appropriate patient
information in their medical records. Obtains vital signs and
records in the electronic medical record. Performs special
procedures including the collection of urine, stool, and sputum.
Reviews treatments/ADLs/hygiene with patients and families. Assists
patients with feeding and attends Therapeutic Dining Group as
indicated. Assists patients with body mechanics. Helps maintain
clean and healthy environment for the patient. Assists with
equipment care. Qualifications BLS (CPR) required or must be
obtained within 30 days of hire within this role. Part-time or
full-time active student status. Successful completion of the first
term of nursing courses of a professional Registered Nurse or
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program. Must be currently
enrolled and in good academic standing in a professional Registered
Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program. Initial term
including didactic/skills lab must include fundamentals of nursing
or course equivalent. Return of one or two (if available)
instructor evaluations indicating satisfactory performance of
fundamental nursing skills. Successful completion of preceptor tool
and core competency at 90 days and annually. Must present proof of
continued enrollment and passing grade in nursing classes each
semester until graduation and remain in good academic standing. One
year experience in inpatient clinical setting preferred.
Keywords: West Tennessee Healthcare Rehabilitation Hospital , Jackson , Nurse Extern, Healthcare , Dyer, Tennessee
