Nurse Extern - Tier I

Upson Regional Medical Center offers a structured Nurse Extern Program designed to help nursing students gain hands-on clinical experience and prepare for entry into professional nursing practice. This position is Tier I of a three-tier progressive program with pay increases at each advancement level.

As a Nurse Extern I, you will work in a hospital setting building foundational nursing skills under supervision. You will participate in a 6-week rotation through core hospital departments to gain well-rounded clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record vital signs
• Perform patient assessments
• Conduct glucose checks
• Assist with other essential nursing tasks under supervision
• Rotate through core hospital departments during the 6-week program

Program Structure

This is a three-tier program. Upon successful completion of Tier I, you may advance to Tier II, which offers specialty rotations in areas such as the Emergency Department, ICU, OR, Labor & Delivery, Cath Lab, and Wound Healing Center. Tier III, available in your final semester, provides one-on-one preceptorship in a department of your choice to prepare you for transition into professional practice.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in and have completed and passed the most recent semester of an accredited ASN or BSN nursing program
• BLS certification, or ability to complete BLS within the orientation period
• Ability to complete Non-violent Crisis Training for specified units within the orientation period

Employment Terms

The Nurse Extern position is valid until you pass the state licensure exam, limited to six months and two attempts. Upon graduation, you are eligible to apply for the Nurse Residency Program.

Schedule

PRN with varied hours and varied shifts.