Student Nurse Extern: Hands-on Clinical Training

Carolinas Medical Center; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking Nurse Externs to support patient care on the unit. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, taking vitals, and maintaining patient rooms with accuracy and compassion.

Applicants must be in good standing in a RN academic program, have completed Junior year or equivalent, and maintain DFS Nurse Aide I/II registry and BLS certification. This role emphasizes safety and teamwork on a busy clinical unit.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Currently in good standing in Registered Nurse academic program required.
• Successful completion of Junior year or equivalent at the time of the Nurse Extern program required.
• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II prior to start date required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
• Takes vital signs and records measurements.
• Maintains clean patient rooms and inventories.
• Observes patient conditions and reports changes.
• Instructs patients and families on safety and unit procedures.
• Performs clerical tasks and maintains medical records.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Registered Nurse academic program

Nurse Aide I and II (DFS Nurse Aide Registry)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking Nurse Externs to support patient care on the unit. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, taking vitals, and maintaining patient rooms with accuracy and compassion.

Applicants must be in good standing in a RN academic program, have completed Junior year or equivalent, and maintain DFS Nurse Aide I/II registry and BLS certification. This role emphasizes safety and teamwork on a busy clinical unit.