Nurse Extern: Hands-on, Mentored Patient Care

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Crestdale (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Extern to support licensed staff in delivering patient care. Under direct supervision, you will perform basic to intermediate nursing tasks contributing to patient comfort and safety, and assist in managing the preceptor's patient load.

You will work with a nursing preceptor to gain hands-on experience while adhering to hospital policies, completing required education, and meeting certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Nursing Fundamentals.
• Actively enrolled in an ADN or BSN program.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, perform AM/PM care, measure I&O, basic dressings.
• Assist in phlebotomy and glucose monitoring, specimen collection.
• Support tracheostomy care and IV line management under supervision.
• Label specimens and coordinate unit activities; act as runner to pharmacy, pathology, and X-ray.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and assist with transport and hand-off communications.
• Comply with Wellstar Health System policies and code of conduct.

Skills

Vital signs

Basic nursing care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Job description

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Extern to support licensed staff in delivering patient care. Under direct supervision, you will perform basic to intermediate nursing tasks contributing to patient comfort and safety, and assist in managing the preceptor's patient load.

You will work with a nursing preceptor to gain hands-on experience while adhering to hospital policies, completing required education, and meeting certification requirements.