Nurse Extern – Med‑Surg, Hands-On Patient Care

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Nurse Extern for an Adult Med Surg unit in Brevard, North Carolina. This role supports Registered Nurses in delivering safe, patient-centered care and provides exposure to clinical workflows in a acute care setting.

Applicants must be an active nursing student or in an approved extern program, with strong attention to detail, teamwork, and basic clinical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Active nursing student or approved extern training program.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow clinical protocols.
• Basic clinical knowledge and willingness to learn advanced practices.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfort with monitoring, documentation, and patient support duties.

Responsibilities

• Support Registered Nurses in delivering safe, patient-centered care.
• Assist with basic clinical tasks and routine patient care activities.
• Monitor patients and report changes to the care team.
• Complete required documentation accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to support coordinated care.
• Contribute to a respectful, teamwork-focused environment and professional growth.

Job description

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Nurse Extern for an Adult Med Surg unit in Brevard, North Carolina. This role supports Registered Nurses in delivering safe, patient-centered care and provides exposure to clinical workflows in a acute care setting.

Applicants must be an active nursing student or in an approved extern program, with strong attention to detail, teamwork, and basic clinical knowledge.