Cardiac Telemetry Nurse Extern — Hands-on Training

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health’s Nurse Extern program in Georgia provides hands-on support to the RN in delivering safe, age‑appropriate patient care. You will assist with ADLs, mobility, vital signs, nutrition, and paperwork while developing clinical skills under documented competency validation.

You will help with transport, admissions, discharges, and unit workflows, participate in infection control, and contribute to patient throughput in a clinical setting under RN supervision.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; active enrollment in an accredited nursing program with good academic standing (GPA 2.5).
• Must have completed foundational nursing coursework and be able to participate safely in supervised clinical practice.
• No additional licenses needed beyond enrollment and program standing; competency validation documented.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living to support patient dignity and safety.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and use of assistive devices under RN direction.
• Record routine clinical measurements and report abnormalities to the RN.
• Assist with nutrition, hydration, and meal setup per diet orders.
• Maintain infection prevention standards and safe patient environments.
• Observe patient condition and communicate changes to the RN promptly.
• Support patient and family education and orientation as directed.
• Perform clerical tasks and EMR data entry; assist on unit workflow.
• Manage unit supplies and equipment; ensure cleanliness and functionality.
• Perform competency-validated skills (e.g., ECGs, venipuncture) under RN supervision.

Skills

ADLs assistance

Mobility support

Vital signs

Nutrition support

Infection control

Observation & reporting

Education & orientation

Clerical duties

Supply management

Clinical skills under RN supervision

Education

HS diploma or GED

Active enrollment in accredited nursing program

Foundation nursing coursework completed

Competency validation documentation

Job description

Atrium Health’s Nurse Extern program in Georgia provides hands-on support to the RN in delivering safe, age‑appropriate patient care. You will assist with ADLs, mobility, vital signs, nutrition, and paperwork while developing clinical skills under documented competency validation.

You will help with transport, admissions, discharges, and unit workflows, participate in infection control, and contribute to patient throughput in a clinical setting under RN supervision.