Student Nurse Extern: Hands-On Care & ECG/Venipuncture

Atrium Health; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Lincolnton, NC seeks a Nurse Aide to assist patients with daily living activities, personal care, and basic clinical tasks. The role includes vital signs, hygiene, and mobility assistance, with duties spanning patient care and light clerical support.

Responsibilities include observing patient conditions, documenting changes, maintaining clean rooms, and assisting with ECGs and venipuncture as trained. Requires CNA credentials and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry prior to start date required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• Successful completion of Nurse Extern program recommended or required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living for patients/residents.
• Assist with personal hygiene.
• Take vital signs and measurements.
• Feed and ambulate patients.
• Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms.
• Observe and report changes in condition.
• Orient patients and families to unit and safety procedures.
• Perform clerical tasks and maintain medical records.
• Manage inventory of supplies.
• Perform duties per Nurse Aide I/II scope and tasks.
• Perform ECGs and routine venipuncture as trained.

Skills

ADL support

Vital signs

Hygiene assistance

Observation/reporting

Clerical tasks

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I/II certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Nurse extern program completion

Tools

12-Lead ECG

Venipuncture

Job description

Atrium Health in Lincolnton, NC seeks a Nurse Aide to assist patients with daily living activities, personal care, and basic clinical tasks. The role includes vital signs, hygiene, and mobility assistance, with duties spanning patient care and light clerical support.

Responsibilities include observing patient conditions, documenting changes, maintaining clean rooms, and assisting with ECGs and venipuncture as trained. Requires CNA credentials and BLS certification.