Student Nurse Extern Summer 2027 - Atrium Health Union/Union West

Atrium Health; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health Union in Monroe, NC, offers a Nurse Extern program where nursing students gain clinical experience under RN supervision. The extern assists in maintaining a safe patient environment and participates in assigned duties with scope of Nurse Aide I/II, adhering to program requirements.

Open to Nursing Students graduating in Fall/Winter 2027 or Spring 2028; Nurse Aide I certification by March 1, 2027 and Nurse Aide II credentials before start. 24/36 hour weekly options available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• Nurse Aide I certification required by March 1, 2027; Nurse Aide II credentials prior to start.
• Currently in good standing in a Registered Nurse academic program.
• Open to Nursing Students graduating in Fall/Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.

Responsibilities

• 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 procedures.
• Maintains patient/resident rooms in a clean, orderly condition.
• Observes and reports changes in patient/resident conditions.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I certification

Nurse Aide II credentials

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Registered Nurse academic program

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.

Benefits Eligible

No

Hours Per Week

0

Pay Range

$19.80 - $29.70

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.

Our CommitmenttoYou

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Program details and qualifications

• Open to Nursing Students graduating in Fall/Winter 2027 or Spring 2028. Nurse Scholars and nursing students who are home on summer break are eligible to participate.
• Nurse Aide I certification required by March 1, 2027. Nurse Aide II credentials required prior to start of program.
• Must be available 24 (Part-time) or 36 (Full-time) hours per week (8- or 12-hour shifts based on department needs) in an Atrium Health Greater Charlotte facility.
• This 8-week program for rising senior students provides one-on-one clinical experience with a RN preceptor while working under the NA II scope of practice and includes nursing professional development workshops.
• Additional two 4 to12-hour shadowing opportunities in nursing or nursing-related areas within the facility. Options vary depending on the facility.
• 2027 Program dates are: May 24th-July 17th and June 7th-July 31st. Atrium Health Union Atrium Health Union is a 182-bed hospital in Monroe, NC, providing comprehensive emergency services and specialty medical care. The campus offers a variety of medical services, including a day surgery center, cancer treatment center, long-term care facility, behavioral health center, specialty care clinics, a community wellness and outreach program, a women and children’s center, interventional heart program and physician practices. For more than 15 years this hospital has been serving the Monroe area, and we have worked to add new services and more specialized physicians and programs to meet the growing health care needs of our community. Atrium Health Union West Atrium Health Union West is one the newest hospitals in the Atrium Health in our system, with a hospital, emergency department and specialty care center all wrapped into one location, and with extra amenities to help restore your body and mind. Patients receive unrivaled clinical care, the highest level of support with a patient-first focus in an environment designed for wellness. The Nurse Extern assists in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Assists in maintaining a clean, safe patient environment and performs job responsibilities in a safe manner. Maintains clinical and professional competencies as appropriate to the needs of the patient population served.