Student Nurse Extern Summer 2027 - Atrium Health Anson
About The Position
The Student Nurse Extern supports patients and residents with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, vital signs and measurements, feeding, and ambulation. The role also 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. Additional duties include clerical work, maintaining supply inventory, and performing tasks within the applicable Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II scope. With appropriate training, the extern may perform technical tasks such as 12-lead electrocardiograms and routine venipuncture. Applicants must be in good standing in a Registered Nurse academic program and have successfully completed their junior year or equivalent by the time of the Nurse Extern program. Standard externs must also be listed as Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II on the DFS Nurse Aide Registry before starting and hold current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Behavioral Health Externs have the same education and program-standing requirements and must hold current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
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 understandable terms.
- Manual and finger dexterity.
- Ability to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Must complete 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.
- 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 Board of Nursing 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.
- Competitive compensation, with base pay determined by factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training.
- Premium pay may be available for shifts, on-call work, and other qualifying work.
- 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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
