Nurse Extern- Adult ED- Augusta- PRN
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Augusta
Posted on: March 3, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Various (United States
of America) Job Summary: The Nurse Extern is an unlicensed staff
member who supports licensed, professional staff in providing care
and service to all patients & families. Under direct supervision of
a registered nursing professional, performs a variety of basic to
intermediate level nursing care activities that contribute to the
comfort and safety of patients. Supports the plan of care for
assigned patients. The Patient Care Extern works directly with a
nursing preceptor and assists in managing the preceptor's patient
load. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Under
supervision, performs tasks to include, but not limited to Vital
Signs, AM/PM Care, I & O measurement, tube feedings (bolus,
gravity, pump), simple dressing changes, post mortem care, pin care
(orthopedic patients), ostomy care, discontinuing indwelling
urinary catheters, urine collection. Under supervision, performs
tasks to include, but not limited to Phlebotomy, capillary blood
glucose monitoring, specimen collection, finger and heel sticks (as
required by a registered nurse). Under supervision and nurse unit
dependent, perform tasks to include but not limited to:
tracheostomy care, discontinuing peripheral intravenous lines,
in-line suctioning of ventilator patients. Under supervision,
perform tasks to include, but not limited to: ensure laboratory
specimens are properly labeled and promptly delivered to
appropriate departments, assist in the coordination of unit
activities to ensure that patients' needs are met efficiently,
serve as a runner between pharmacy, pathology, and x-ray. Other
duties as assigned. Reacts promptly and appropriately to emergency
situations, provides input into the plan of care by reporting
pertinent information involving patient/family to the appropriate
nurse, provide safe transportation to ancillary departments while
utilizing hand-off communications. Performs other duties as
assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies,
standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma General or GED General Required Minimum
License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required
upon hire unless otherwise stated. - BLS-I - Basic Life Support -
Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross
Basic Life Support Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience: Less than 1 year Must have completed
Nursing Fundamentals and be actively enrolled in an ADN or BSN
Program Required Required Minimum Skills: Join us and discover the
support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life.
Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and
start a future that gives you more.
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