Student Nurse Extern Summer 2027 - Atrium Health Stanly
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 extern maintains clean and orderly patient rooms, observes and reports changes in patient conditions, orients patients and families to the unit, and explains safety measures. The role also includes clerical and inventory tasks, duties within the applicable Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II scope, and—when appropriately trained—technical tasks such as administering a 12-lead electrocardiogram and routine venipuncture. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, good standing in a Registered Nurse academic program, and successful completion of the junior year or equivalent by the time of the extern program. For the standard extern role, current listing as a Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II on the DFS Nurse Aide Registry is required before the start date. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required. Behavioral Health Externs have the same listed education, program-standing, and BCLS requirements, but the posting does not list the Nurse Aide Registry requirement for that group. The role involves walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling. The extern must be able to lift and support 35 pounds, speak and understand English, and have 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 the standard extern role, 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 patient and resident rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
- Observe and report changes in patient and resident conditions.
- Orient patients and families to the unit and instruct patients on safety measures.
- Assist with 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.
- When appropriately trained, 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.
- Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and 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
