Student Nurse Extern Summer 2027 - Atrium Health Lincoln

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

• 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.

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.