Summer Nurse Extern 2027 - Patient Care & EKG/Venipuncture

Atrium Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Nurse Extern to support patient care on the unit. You will assist with daily living activities, hygiene, vital signs, and patient transport under supervision.

Responsibilities include basic clerical tasks, documenting in medical records, and adhering to safety protocols. Requires active RN studies, CNA registry listing, and BLS certification; hospital experience preferred.

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

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Nurse Extern to support patient care on the unit. You will assist with daily living activities, hygiene, vital signs, and patient transport under supervision.

Responsibilities include basic clerical tasks, documenting in medical records, and adhering to safety protocols. Requires active RN studies, CNA registry listing, and BLS certification; hospital experience preferred.