Nurse Extern: Hands-On Clinical Nursing Experience

College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is seeking a nursing extern to gain hands-on experience across nursing areas under direct RN supervision. The extern will assist with direct patient care, participate in rounds, and support care plans while maintaining safety and professional standards.

The role requires good standing in a nationally accredited nursing program (final year) and BLS certification, with weekend and holiday shifts expected.

Qualifications

• Externs must be in good standing in a nationally accredited nursing program in their final year (AS or BS).
• BLS certification is required for the extern role.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shift rotations as needed.
• Support RN in direct and indirect patient care as outlined in the plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine treatment procedures and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Assist the RN with activities of daily living per patient needs and department procedures.
• Observe, document, and report patient concerns, symptoms, and progress to the RN in a timely manner.
• Assist with examinations and procedures under the supervision of a RN or nurse mentor.
• Educate self and assist in peer education to increase clinical competence.
• Maintain infection control and safety in assigned patient care areas.

Skills

BLS

Nursing student

Patient care

Observation & reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Senior year nursing program

Tools

Medical terminology

Job description

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is seeking a nursing extern to gain hands-on experience across nursing areas under direct RN supervision. The extern will assist with direct patient care, participate in rounds, and support care plans while maintaining safety and professional standards.

The role requires good standing in a nationally accredited nursing program (final year) and BLS certification, with weekend and holiday shifts expected.