Nurse Extern: Hands-On Clinical Practice (Student)

College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is seeking a nurse extern in central North Carolina to practice in various nursing areas under the supervision of a registered nurse. The extern must be in good standing in a national nursing program, in their final year of study, and able to work weekends and rotating shifts.

The role includes assisting with basic patient care, documenting observations, and supporting RNs with examinations and procedures while maintaining safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program in their final year.
• Basic nursing skills appropriate to student extern duties.
• Willing to work weekends, holidays, and shift rotations.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with direct patient care under supervision.
• Perform routine procedures as delegated by the RN and under departmental protocols.
• Observe, document, and report patient conditions and changes to the RN promptly.
• Support patient activities of daily living in a timely manner.
• Assure a safe, clean environment and proper infection control practices.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed.
• Provide basic care and education to patients and families as directed.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Clinical support

Education

Final year nursing student (Associate or Bachelors)

Job description

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is seeking a nurse extern in central North Carolina to practice in various nursing areas under the supervision of a registered nurse. The extern must be in good standing in a national nursing program, in their final year of study, and able to work weekends and rotating shifts.

The role includes assisting with basic patient care, documenting observations, and supporting RNs with examinations and procedures while maintaining safety and infection control standards.