About the role#
This is a paid, full-time Student Nurse Extern position for Summer 2027 at Atrium Health University City. You will work on-site in Charlotte, North Carolina, gaining clinical experience as part of a nursing team.
What you'll do#
- Support patients with daily living activities, personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation.
- Take vital signs, height, and weight measurements.
- Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the nursing staff.
- Orient patients and families to the unit and explain safety measures.
- Maintain patient rooms and manage inventory for stock supplies.
- Perform clerical tasks such as answering phones and data entry.
- Administer 12-Lead Electrocardiogram tests and perform routine venipuncture.
- Carry out tasks within the scope of a Nurse Aide I or II.
What you'll need#
- A High School Diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in a Registered Nurse academic program with a status of good standing.
- Completion of your Junior year, or an equivalent level of study, by the start of the program.
- Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide registry.
- Current listing as a Nurse Aide I with the NC Nurse Aide I Registry and Nurse Aide II listing with the NC Board of Nursing prior to your start date.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
- Ability to lift and support 35 pounds and perform physical tasks like walking, standing, and bending.
Location & details#
- Location: Atrium Health University City, Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $19.80 - $29.70 per hour.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health operates as a nonprofit organization in the hospitals and health care industry. The company maintains a footprint across seven states including Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. It holds a significant presence in Chicago and Milwaukee. The headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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