Nurse Extern

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. • Troy, NC

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About The Position

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system in central North Carolina, with four hospitals and more than 600 beds, over 6,200 employees, and more than 75 locations across a 15-county service area. The nurse extern is a temporary position for nursing students to practice in all nursing areas. Externs are co-assigned with a registered nurse and may provide direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a professional registered nurse.

The extern assists registered nurses in providing professional nursing care, supporting patient comfort, diagnostic and treatment procedures, and safe and sanitary care environments. The role may include acting as a patient sitter, assisting with admission, transfer, and discharge, and having limited access to medication, including transporting non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider.

Extern start dates are July 20, 2026, or August 2, 2026. The role may require weekend, holiday, and rotating-shift work. It is considered a critical service during inclement weather and disasters.

Requirements

• Be in good standing in a nationally accredited nursing program and in the final year of an associate or bachelor's degree program.
• BLS required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic and intermediate care skills, as verified by a nurse mentor, preceptor, nurse manager, and/or nurse director.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses with direct patient care to promote comfort and facilitate diagnostic and treatment procedures according to the nursing care plan.
• Provide basic patient care as delegated by the registered nurse.
• Perform routine treatment procedures and help maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living in a timely manner, following departmental procedures.
• Perform designated procedures according to departmental procedures.
• Observe, record, and promptly report patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, progress, and changes in condition or behavior to the registered nurse.
• Assist registered nurses with examinations and procedures according to departmental procedures, including procedures defined by the advanced skills inventory.
• Demonstrate and perform skills identified on the skills checklist independently or under direct registered-nurse supervision, as applicable.
• Pursue educational opportunities to increase competence and assist with peer education.
• Maintain and thoroughly clean assigned patient-care areas to help prevent or control infections and provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Act as a patient sitter when assigned by the charge registered nurse.
• Make rounds, handle basic patient requests, and provide basic assistance to patients and families.
• Assist and accompany patients during admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as needed; provide critical service during inclement weather and disasters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree