Nurse Extern: Hands-On Patient Care & Learning

Atrium Health Navicent; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, GA is seeking a Nurse Extern to support RN‑directed patient care. You will assist with ADLs, mobility, vital signs, nutrition, and documentation while learning through hands‑on practice in a supervised clinical setting.

The program emphasizes foundational nursing skills, infection control, safety, and teamwork within a high‑quality medical environment, with ongoing training and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Proof of HS education and active enrollment in a nursing program with GPA 2.5.
• Completion of foundational nursing coursework prior to onboarding.
• Satisfactory reference form and good academic standing.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients with activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Assists with mobility, transfers, and use of assistive devices per procedures.
• Records routine vital signs and reports abnormalities to the RN.
• Aids nutrition/hydration and monitors diet tolerance per orders.
• Maintains clean, safe patient environments and infection prevention standards.
• Notifies RN of changes in patient condition and documents accurately.
• Supports patient and family education and unit orientation as directed by RN.
• Performs clerical tasks and basic data entry into the EMR.
• Manages supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and cleanliness.
• Completes competency‑validated skills such as 12‑lead EKGs and venipuncture under RN supervision.

Skills

Nursing basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Active enrollment in accredited nursing program; GPA 2.5

Foundational nursing coursework (Foundations of Professional Nursing, etc.)

Job description

Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, GA is seeking a Nurse Extern to support RN‑directed patient care. You will assist with ADLs, mobility, vital signs, nutrition, and documentation while learning through hands‑on practice in a supervised clinical setting.

The program emphasizes foundational nursing skills, infection control, safety, and teamwork within a high‑quality medical environment, with ongoing training and evaluation.