Nurse Extern — Hands-On Acute Care Training

ScionHealth; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, SC invites you to join as a Nurse Extern while enrolled in an accredited nursing program. You will work under the supervision of a licensed RN in an acute care hospital, gaining hands-on clinical experience across inpatient units including medical-surgical, telemetry, and critical care.

The role emphasizes safe, high‑quality, compassionate care, infection control, and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an approved LPN or BSN nursing program.
• Completion of fundamentals of nursing with clinical practicum.
• BLS certification is required and on onboarding health requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN in providing care based on the nursing process and unit standards.
• Perform vital signs, bathing, feeding, ambulation, and patient hygiene under RN supervision.
• Document findings and care provided as permitted by policy and under RN oversight.
• Communicate effectively with the RN and other care team members regarding patient needs and observations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Demonstrates understanding of infection control, patient safety, and privacy regulations.
• Observe procedures and participate in clinical learning opportunities as available and appropriate.
• Perform non‑clinical duties such as stocking supplies and transporting patients as needed.
• Participates in department huddles, education sessions, and team meetings.

Skills

Nursing basics

Communication

Documentation

Flexibility

Compassion

Education

State-approved practical nursing program (LPN) enrolled

Associate or BSN in nursing program

Fundamentals of nursing with practicum

Job description

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, SC invites you to join as a Nurse Extern while enrolled in an accredited nursing program. You will work under the supervision of a licensed RN in an acute care hospital, gaining hands-on clinical experience across inpatient units including medical-surgical, telemetry, and critical care.

The role emphasizes safe, high‑quality, compassionate care, infection control, and professional boundaries.