Student Nurse Extern Summer 2027 - Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation

Advocate Aurora Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Nurse Extern/Assistant to support patients with daily living activities and hygiene, take vitals, and assist with feeding and ambulation. You will maintain clean rooms, observe changes, and guide families about safety on the unit.

The role involves clerical work, inventory maintenance, and basic clinical tasks including ECG and venipuncture, under nursing supervision. English proficiency and safety training are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Currently in a Registered Nurse academic program in good standing is required.
• Completion of Junior year or equivalent for Nurse Extern program is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene.
• Take vital signs and height/weight measurements.
• Feed and ambulate patients per procedures.
• Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms.
• Observe and report changes in patient conditions.
• Orient patients and families to unit and safety.
• Assist with clerical tasks and data entry.
• Maintain stock items in inventory.
• Perform Nurse Aide I/II tasks per state lists.
• Perform ECG and venipuncture as trained.

Skills

Vital signs assessment

Activities of daily living

Personal hygiene assistance

English communication

Observation and reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RN program in good standing

Junior year completion (Nurse Extern)

Tools

12-Lead ECG

Venipuncture

Job description

Essential Functions:

• Supports patients/residents with activities of daily living.
• Assists patients/residents with personal hygiene.
• Takes vital signs and height and weight measurements.
• Feeds and ambulates patients/residents according to specific procedures.
• Maintains patient/resident's rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
• Observes and reports changes in patient/resident conditions.
• Orients patients/families to unit and instructs patient on safety measures.
• Assists with clerical work such as, including answering phones, entering data and maintaining medical records.
• Maintains stock supply items in inventory management.
• Performs duties as outlined in the scope of Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II tasks (per applicable state Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II Tasks List).
• Perform technical tasks with appropriate training such as administering a 12- Lead Electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.

Physical Requirements: Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms. Must have manual and finger dexterity. Physical abilities testing required.

Education, Experience and Certifications:

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.

Behavioral Health Externs:

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 Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.