Student Nurse Extern Summer 2025 - Atrium Health Cleveland/Kings Mountain

Overview

Applicants should include nursing school and anticipated graduation date on resume.

Program details and qualifications:

Open to Nursing Student graduating in Fall/Winter 2025 or Spring 2026. Nurse Scholars and nursing students who are home on summer break are eligible to participate.

Must be available 24 (Part-time) or 36 (Full-time) hours per week to participate.

2025 Program dates are: May 19^th- July 12^th and June 2^nd-July 26^th

Nurse Aide I or II certification required before March 1, 2025

This paid 8-week program provides one-on-one clinical experience with a RN preceptor and includes nursing professional development workshops and shadowing opportunities.

Applicants will be matched with opportunities available at the facilities.

For nursing students who have not completed a Nurse Aide I training program, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services does have a training waiver process for those who qualify. Learn more here.

Atrium Health Cleveland

Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby is a 241-bed hospital serving greater Cleveland County, NC, and the surrounding region. We were the first Level III trauma center in NC, offering advanced emergency care. We believe in serving the community outside our hospital walls, as evidenced by our commitment to health education, and through our contributions to organizations such as United Way and Relay for Life.

Atrium Health Kings Mountain

Atrium Health Kings Mountain, a facility of Atrium Health Cleveland, opened in 1951 as Kings Mountain Hospital. Since then, it has earned national distinction for patient care and clinical excellence. In 2015, Kings Mountain was named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization focused on quality and safety in healthcare. This 67-bed hospital has a broad range of services, from 24/7 emergency services to behavioral health and rehabilitation.

Job Summary

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.

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 North Carolina 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 or Nurse Aide II prior to start date required. BLS required per policy guidelines.