Student Nurse Extern Summer 2027 - Atrium Health Cabarrus
About The Position
The Student Nurse Extern supports patients 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 conditions; orients patients and families to the unit; and instructs patients on safety measures. The extern also performs clerical tasks such as answering phones, entering data, and maintaining medical records, and helps maintain stock supplies in inventory management. Duties may include tasks within the applicable state Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II scope. With appropriate training, the extern may perform technical tasks such as administering a 12-lead electrocardiogram and routine venipuncture. The position requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling. The extern must be able to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies; communicate in understandable 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.
- Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II before the start date; this requirement is not listed for Behavioral Health Externs.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
- Ability to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Ability to speak and understand English in understandable terms.
- Manual and finger dexterity.
- Successful completion of physical abilities testing.
Responsibilities
- Support patients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
- Take vital signs and measure height and weight.
- Feed and ambulate patients according to specific procedures.
- Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms.
- Observe and report changes in patient 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
- Paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
