Nurse Extern: Hands-On Acute Care Experience

Aurora Health Care; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Milledgeville, GA is seeking a Nurse Extern to support RNs in delivering safe, high‑quality patient care. Under direct RN supervision, you will assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, document findings in the electronic medical record, and help with throughput through admissions and discharges.

This role emphasizes foundational nursing skills, coursework completion, and ongoing competency validation, preparing students for advanced practice while contributing to a

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an accredited nursing program.
• Maintains GPA of at least 2.5.
• Must have completed foundational nursing coursework.
• Onboarding requires verification of coursework completion.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) and basic personal care.
• Assists mobility and hygiene under RN direction.
• Records vital signs and intake/output; reports changes to RN.
• Supports nutrition, hydration, and diet tolerance per orders.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and safe; infection prevention.
• Observes patient changes and reports to RN for clinical decisions.
• Preps patients for tests and procedures under RN guidance.
• Performs clerical tasks and supports unit communications.
• Manages supplies and equipment; maintains functionality.
• Performs competency-validated skills (e.g., ECG, venipuncture) under RN supervision.

Skills

Nursing fundamentals

Vital signs documentation

Patient safety

EMR documentation

Education

Enrolled in accredited nursing program

GPA >= 2.5

Foundational nursing coursework completed

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Milledgeville, GA is seeking a Nurse Extern to support RNs in delivering safe, high‑quality patient care. Under direct RN supervision, you will assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, document findings in the electronic medical record, and help with throughput through admissions and discharges.

This role emphasizes foundational nursing skills, coursework completion, and ongoing competency validation, preparing students for advanced practice while contributing to a