Student Nurse Extern Summer 2027 - Atrium Health Union/Union West
About The Position
The Student Nurse Extern supports patients and residents with activities of daily living and personal care, takes vital signs and measurements, and assists with feeding and ambulation. The role also includes observing and reporting changes in patient or resident conditions, orienting patients and families to the unit, and teaching safety measures. Additional duties include clerical and record-maintenance tasks, inventory support, and Nurse Aide I or II tasks within the applicable state scope of practice. With appropriate training, the extern may perform technical tasks such as 12-lead electrocardiograms and routine venipuncture. This position requires physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling. The extern must be able to lift and support up to 35 pounds when handling patients, equipment, and supplies; communicate in English; and demonstrate manual and finger dexterity. Physical abilities testing is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Currently in good standing in a Registered Nurse academic program.
- Successful completion of junior year or equivalent by the time of the Nurse Extern program.
- For non-behavioral-health externs, current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II before the start date.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
- Ability to lift and support 35 pounds.
- Ability to speak and understand English in understandable terms.
- Manual and finger dexterity.
- Successful completion of physical abilities testing.
Responsibilities
- Support patients and residents with activities of daily living.
- Assist patients and residents with personal hygiene.
- Take vital signs and measure height and weight.
- Feed and ambulate patients and residents according to specific procedures.
- Maintain clean and orderly patient and resident rooms.
- Observe and report changes in patient and resident conditions.
- Orient patients and families to the unit and instruct patients on safety measures.
- Perform clerical work, including answering phones, entering data, and maintaining medical records.
- Maintain stock supply items in inventory management.
- Perform duties within the applicable state Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II scope of tasks.
- With appropriate training, perform technical tasks such as administering a 12-lead electrocardiogram and routine venipuncture.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Career development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
