Student Nurse Extern Summer 2027 - Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center/Mercy
About The Position
The Student Nurse Extern supports patients or residents with activities of daily living and personal hygiene, takes vital signs and height and weight measurements, and assists with feeding and ambulation according to specific procedures. The role helps maintain clean, orderly patient rooms; observes and reports changes in patient or resident conditions; orients patients and families to the unit; and instructs patients on safety measures. The extern also performs clerical and supply-related duties, including answering phones, entering data, maintaining medical records, and managing stock supply items. Duties are performed within the applicable state Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II task scope. With appropriate training, the extern may perform technical tasks such as administering a 12-lead electrocardiogram and routine venipuncture. Behavioral Health Externs have the same stated education and academic-program requirements, with Basic Cardiac Life Support certification 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 speak and understand English in good, understandable terms.
- Manual and finger dexterity.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting and supporting 35 pounds; physical abilities testing is required.
Responsibilities
- Support patients or residents with activities of daily living.
- Assist patients or residents with personal hygiene.
- Take vital signs and measure height and weight.
- Feed and ambulate patients or residents according to specific procedures.
- Maintain patient or 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 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
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Competitive compensation
- Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
