Nurse Extern: Hands-On Patient Care & Mentorship

College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas in North Carolina seeks a nurse extern to join our patient care team. This temporary role provides hands-on nursing experience under the supervision of a registered nurse, across multiple shifts.

Applicants must be in good standing in the final year of an accredited nursing program, possess BLS, and be able to work weekends and holidays; extern duties include direct and indirect patient care and adherence to unit procedures.

Qualifications

• Extern Start Dates are 7/20/26 or 8/2/26.
• Student must be in good standing of a nationally accredited nursing program in their final year of Associate or Bachelors Degree program.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and shift rotations as needed.
• Considered critical service during inclement weather and disasters.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with routine treatment procedures and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Assist the patient with activities of daily living per department procedure.
• Observe, record, and report patient changes to the RN promptly.
• Provide basic patient care and support as directed.
• Support admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Maintain infection control and patient safety.
• May act as sitter and assist with examinations as directed.
• Assist with basic and intermediate nursing skills under supervision.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Nursing program, final year (Associate or Bachelor's)

Job description

FirstHealth of the Carolinas in North Carolina seeks a nurse extern to join our patient care team. This temporary role provides hands-on nursing experience under the supervision of a registered nurse, across multiple shifts.

Applicants must be in good standing in the final year of an accredited nursing program, possess BLS, and be able to work weekends and holidays; extern duties include direct and indirect patient care and adherence to unit procedures.