Student Nurse Extern Summer 2027 - Atrium Health University City

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Job summary

Advocate Health, based in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Nurse Aide extern to support patient care on the unit and assist with basic nursing tasks. The role requires active RN program enrollment, NC Nurse Aide I/II listing, BLS certification, and strong attention to safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include ADL assistance, vital signs, basic clinical tasks, and light clerical duties while maintaining a clean patient environment and reporting changes promptly.

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 NC Nurse Aide I Registry and NA II with NC Board of Nursing prior to start date.

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 and orderly condition.
• Observes and reports changes in patient/resident conditions.
• Orients patients/families to unit and safety measures.
• Assists with clerical work such as answering phones, data entry and maintaining medical records.
• Maintains stock items in inventory management.
• Performs Nurse Aide I/II tasks per state lists.
• Administers 12-Lead ECG and routine venipuncture.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Observation reporting

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse extern RN program in good standing

Nurse Aide I/NA II listing NC

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Status:

No

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
• Current listing as a NA I with the NC Nurse Aide I Registry and NA II listed with NC Board of Nursing prior to start date (excluding Behavioral Health Nurse Externs).
• 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 Commitment To You:

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, and Short- 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.