Nurse Extern: Hands-On Patient Care

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN is seeking a Nurse Extern to assist nursing staff and deliver patient care under supervision. You will participate in selected activities, check vital signs, collect specimens, and support care plans while maintaining safety and documentation standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning in a hospital setting, with required CPR/BLS and active enrollment in an approved nursing program.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an approved nursing program and maintain continuous enrollment.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Experience in patient care or on-the-job training through a nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Participates in nursing care under supervision per policies.
• Takes and records vital signs including temperature, pulse, and BP.
• Collects and transports specimens (urine, stool, sputum).
• Assists with daily living activities and care plan implementation.
• Maintains accurate patient records and documents care delivered.
• Communicates patient needs and changes to nursing staff.
• Adheres to HIPAA, confidentiality, and infection control policies.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled in approved nursing program (diploma/associate/bachelor)

Job description

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN is seeking a Nurse Extern to assist nursing staff and deliver patient care under supervision. You will participate in selected activities, check vital signs, collect specimens, and support care plans while maintaining safety and documentation standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning in a hospital setting, with required CPR/BLS and active enrollment in an approved nursing program.