Nurse Extern: Hands-On Patient Care & Learning

Wellstar Health System; Hephzibah (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Nurse Extern to support licensed staff and assist in patient care under supervision. This unlicensed role helps with basic nursing tasks, vital signs, and care activities to contribute to patient comfort and safety.

You must be enrolled in an ADN or BSN program, have completed Nursing Fundamentals, and hold a BLS certification. Join us to work in Georgia's integrated health system and gain hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed Nursing Fundamentals and be actively enrolled in an ADN or BSN program.
• BLS - Basic Life Support certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Vital signs, AM/PM care, I&O measurement, tube feedings, simple dressing changes, ostomy care, and care related to indwelling catheters.
• Phlebotomy, capillary blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, finger and heel sticks as required by a registered nurse.
• Assist with tracheostomy care, discontinue peripheral IV lines, and in-line suctioning for ventilated patients as directed by a nurse.
• Ensure proper labeling and prompt delivery of laboratory specimens; coordinate unit activities to meet patient needs; act as runner between pharmacy, pathology, and x-ray.
• Perform other duties as assigned and respond promptly to emergencies under nurse supervision; maintain safety and hand-off communication.
• Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Education

High School Diploma / GED General

Job description

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Nurse Extern to support licensed staff and assist in patient care under supervision. This unlicensed role helps with basic nursing tasks, vital signs, and care activities to contribute to patient comfort and safety.

You must be enrolled in an ADN or BSN program, have completed Nursing Fundamentals, and hold a BLS certification. Join us to work in Georgia's integrated health system and gain hands-on experience.