Student Nurse Extern Summer 2027 - Atrium Health Cleveland/Kings Mountain
About The Position
The Student Nurse Extern supports patients and residents with activities of daily living and personal care, takes vital signs and measurements, and assists with feeding and ambulation according to established procedures. The role also includes maintaining clean and orderly rooms, observing and reporting changes in patient or resident condition, orienting patients and families to the unit, and providing safety instruction. Additional duties include clerical tasks, 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 completed their junior year or equivalent by the time of the program. A high school diploma or GED is required. Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II registry listing and current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification are required before the start date for applicable externs; Behavioral Health Externs have the stated education and BCLS requirements.
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 applicable 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.
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 scope of tasks.
- 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
