Nurse Extern: Hands-on Patient Care (RN-Guided)

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

Job summary

Atrium Health in Macon, GA is seeking a Nurse Extern under RN supervision to support basic patient care, perform delegated tasks within education and policy, assist with ADLs, mobility, and documentation, and help with transports, admissions, and discharges.

The role requires enrollment in an accredited nursing program, completion of first semester fundamentals, a minimum 2.5 GPA, HS diploma, and successful onboarding. Pay is $19.00/hour; benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Active enrollment in an accredited nursing program in good standing.
• Must maintain GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Complete foundational nursing coursework before supervised practice.
• Documentation and competency validation prior to onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living, maintaining dignity and safety.
• Aid mobility and hygiene under RN direction and procedures.
• Record vital signs and intake/output; report abnormalities to RN.
• Support nutrition; assist with meal setup and diet tolerance.
• Keep patient rooms and equipment clean and infection-controlled.
• Observe changes in patient condition; report to RN promptly.
• Educate patients and families; orient to unit routines.
• Handle clerical tasks; manage supplies and unit communications.
• Perform competency-based skills (ECG, venipuncture) under RN supervision.

Skills

ADLs assistance

Vital signs

Mobility support

Documentation

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Enrolled in nursing program

GPA 2.5 (4.0 scale)

Foundational nursing coursework completed

Onboarding competency validation

Tools

EMR systems

12-lead ECG

Venipuncture

Job description

Atrium Health in Macon, GA is seeking a Nurse Extern under RN supervision to support basic patient care, perform delegated tasks within education and policy, assist with ADLs, mobility, and documentation, and help with transports, admissions, and discharges.

The role requires enrollment in an accredited nursing program, completion of first semester fundamentals, a minimum 2.5 GPA, HS diploma, and successful onboarding. Pay is $19.00/hour; benefits eligible.