Nurse Externship Program 2024

Description: The Nurse Extern will be responsible for assisting with unit/patient care needs under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
The nurse extern will shadow a nurse preceptor and observe nursing care while practicing in the role of a Nurse Aide I.
Externs will be expected to work the schedule of their assigned preceptor.
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 24 hours per week, available holidays and weekends and rotating shifts.
Requirements: Enrollment in an accredited nursing program and entering senior year fall of 2024.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current listing as a Nurse Aide I in good standing with the Division of Health Regulation.
Nurse Aide II required before start of Nurse Externship Program May 27, 2024.
Must possess full range of body motion to pass a basic FIT test to include bending, stooping, standing and sitting for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
*A 300-word essay will be required to apply for the Nurse Extern Program describing why you would like to be a nurse extern with Iredell Health System.
Discuss your reasons for going into nursing and future career goals.
This essay will need to be uploaded to your application.