Nurse Extern, Full Time, Emergency Room

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center • Hartsville, SC

110d

About The Position

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must meet all onboarding and health requirements of the facility

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree