Nurse Extern - Application Deadline 2/28/2026

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the departmental Nursing Director, and the approved Registered Nurse (RN), the Nurse Extern is responsible for utilizing the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in order to learn and better prepare for a nursing career. The Extern is responsible for providing culturally sensitive care that is appropriate for the patient’s developmental age under direct observation and guidance of the assigned RN. The Extern effectively interacts with patients, family members, and other health team members.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Senior Year Registered Nursing student
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Experience: Must have successfully completed a minimum of one clinical rotation
• Licensure, Registrations & Certifications: Current AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• At least 2 professional letters of support/recommendation

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse in any job duties outlined in the unlicensed extern’s scope of practice (see Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 410-8-.08)
• Collaborate with other members of the patient care team to discuss, evaluate, and monitor the patient
• Effectively and consistently performs delegated nursing skills and treatments, not to exceed the scope of unlicensed nursing personnel, as prescribed by the physician or as indicated by the patient's condition under the supervision and direct observation of the assigned, approved RN
• Alerts the nursing staff and medical staff observe changes in the patient’s condition
• Performs associated duties, responsibilities, and tasks relating to attendance, safety, infection control, and performance improvement as part of CRHS’s efforts to provide quality care and services
• Presents a professional image to CRHS’s nursing co-workers, clinical and medical staff members, patients, families, and visitors
• Attends professional development programs and clinical reflection meetings every 6 weeks
• Performs other related job duties as assigned