Nursing Extern: Hands-On Patient Care & Skills Growth

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN is seeking a Nurse Extern to assist nursing staff in the Jefferson Medical GICU. You will perform selected nursing activities under supervision, take vital signs, collect specimens and help with daily care tasks. This PRN role supports patient care delivery in a high-demand critical care setting.

You will develop clinical competencies, maintain documentation, and collaborate with the care team to ensure patient safety and comfort across age groups.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an approved nursing program (diploma, associate or bachelor degree in nursing).
• Qualified to work with neonate, infant, toddler, school-age, adult and geriatric patients as needed.
• Must provide proof of continuous enrollment in an approved nursing program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• At least 1 year experience in patient care or equivalent on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Participates in nursing care according to policies and procedures.
• Takes and records patient vital signs and performs routine nursing tasks.
• Collects, prepares, forwards and transports specimens as required.
• Maintains patient records, unit records and equipment supplies.
• Performs clerical duties related to admissions, discharges and charting.
• Communicates patient status and care needs to the care team.
• Provides one-on-one supervision for patients needing close observation.
• Assists with wound care, dressing changes and basic care delivery.
• Works as a team member to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Enrolled in nursing program

Work with neonate to geriatric

Continuous enrollment proof

CPR/BLS certification

1 year patient care experience

Job description

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN is seeking a Nurse Extern to assist nursing staff in the Jefferson Medical GICU. You will perform selected nursing activities under supervision, take vital signs, collect specimens and help with daily care tasks. This PRN role supports patient care delivery in a high-demand critical care setting.

You will develop clinical competencies, maintain documentation, and collaborate with the care team to ensure patient safety and comfort across age groups.