Medical-Surgical Nurse Extern

Health, Inc; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Health, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Extern (Adult Med Surg) to support Registered Nurses on an Adult Med Surg unit. You will perform basic clinical tasks, monitor patients, assist with documentation, and collaborate with the care team to maintain safe, efficient patient care.

You are enrolled in a nursing program and will develop clinical competencies while demonstrating strong communication and professionalism in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a nursing education program committed to developing clinical competencies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with a care team.
• Basic understanding of medical-surgical patient care and patient safety practices.
• Professionalism, respect for patients, and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care activities under RN supervision.
• Monitor patients and report changes in condition promptly.
• Help with clinical documentation and ensure information is accurate.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional care team to support patient needs.
• Maintain a respectful, teamwork-focused approach to care delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical safety basics

Education

Enrolled in nursing program

Job description

Role: Nurse Extern (Adult Med Surg)

Support Registered Nurses in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care on an Adult Med Surg unit. Perform basic clinical tasks, monitor patients, assist with documentation, and collaborate with the care team to maintain safe, efficient patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care activities under RN supervision
• Monitor patients and report changes in condition promptly
• Help with clinical documentation and ensure information is accurate
• Collaborate with the interprofessional care team to support patient needs
• Maintain a respectful, teamwork-focused approach to care delivery

Qualifications & Skills

• Enrolled in a nursing education program and committed to developing clinical competencies
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with a care team
• Basic understanding of medical-surgical patient care and patient safety practices
• Professionalism, respect for patients, and eagerness to learn