Student Nurse (RN) Extern Program (Paulding Medical) - 2028 GRADS

Wellstar's Student Nurse Extern Program offers current nursing students an opportunity to gain clinical experience at the bedside while completing a nursing (RN) degree. This position is designed for 2028 graduates and is based at Paulding Medical. You will work under the direction of registered professional nurses, providing basic patient care and performing approved technical procedures as you develop foundational clinical skills and advance your knowledge of patient care.

You must have completed at least one clinical rotation in an acute care setting prior to starting this role.

Clinical Setting

This is an acute care hospital environment where you will work in a fast-paced setting requiring multitasking and ongoing communication with the nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, and physical comfort measures
• Perform approved advanced technical procedures consistent with your experience and training, which may include phlebotomy, incentive spirometry teaching, oral suctioning, insertion and removal of per wick, and removal of foley catheter
• Participate in hourly patient rounding
• Answer telephone and call lights promptly and notify appropriate staff of patient needs
• Protect patient rights, confidentiality, concerns, and dignity
• Maintain safe patient environments and clean unit areas
• Transport unit supplies, patient care supplies, medications, and equipment as assigned
• Assist the RN and other healthcare team members with care delivery
• Use appropriate hand hygiene and follow PPE and infection control policies
• Use proper body mechanics and lift equipment
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, physicians, and visitors
• Communicate patient care concerns, problems, and emergencies to the RN
• Support unit performance improvement initiatives and professional nursing practice
• Complete a minimum of three professional development activities per year, which may include local monthly meeting attendance, professional enrichment sessions, or professional practice advancement activities

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited program
• Currently enrolled in a nationally accredited Associate, Baccalaureate, or Master's-level pre-licensure nursing program
• Completion of at least one clinical rotation in an acute care setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with other healthcare providers
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations
• Strong attention to detail
• Computer skills and ability to enter information into an electronic medical record
• Basic medical terminology knowledge
• Personal time management skills

Schedule

Various shifts available in the United States of America.