Student Nurse Extern Summer 2027 - Atrium Health Behavioral Health
About The Position
The Student Nurse Extern supports patients and residents with activities of daily living and personal hygiene, takes vital signs and measurements, and assists with feeding and ambulation. The role helps maintain clean and orderly rooms, observes and reports changes in patient or resident conditions, orients patients and families to the unit, and explains safety measures. It also includes clerical and inventory tasks and Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II duties within the applicable state scope of practice. With appropriate training, the extern may perform technical tasks such as administering a 12-lead electrocardiogram and routine venipuncture. Applicants must be in good standing in a registered nurse academic program and have completed junior year or its equivalent by the time of the extern program. Behavioral health externs must meet those education requirements and hold current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. The general requirements also specify current Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II registry listings before the start date. The role requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling, including the ability to lift and support 35 pounds. Manual and finger dexterity, understandable English communication, and successful completion of physical abilities testing are required. The listed pay range is $19.80–$29.70.
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 general extern requirements, 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 speak and understand English in understandable terms.
- Manual and finger dexterity.
- Ability to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- 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 patient and resident rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
- Observe and report changes in patient or 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 Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II task scope.
- 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.
- Potential premium pay and incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
