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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Student Nurse Extern Intern

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Summer 2027Shelby, NC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Currently be in good standing in a Registered Nurse academic program.
  • Successful completion of junior year or equivalent by the time of the Nurse Extern program is required.
  • For standard Nurse Externs, current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II is required before the start date.
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required.
  • Must speak and understand English in understandable terms.
  • Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
  • Must have manual and finger dexterity; physical abilities testing is required.
  • Behavioral Health Externs require a high school diploma or GED, good standing in a Registered Nurse academic program, successful completion of junior year or equivalent by the program, and current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

  • Support patients or residents with activities of daily living.
  • Assist patients or residents with personal hygiene.
  • Take vital signs and measure height and weight.
  • Feed and ambulate patients or residents according to specific procedures.
  • Maintain patient or resident rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Observe and report changes in patient or resident conditions.
  • Orient patients and families to the unit and instruct patients on safety measures.
  • Assist with clerical work, including answering phones, entering data, and maintaining medical records.
  • Maintain stock supply items in inventory management.
  • Perform duties within the scope of Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II tasks, as applicable under the state 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.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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