Student Nurse Full-time
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.

2026 Summer Nurse Extern WMCG

apartment Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. location_onAugusta, GA 30912, US
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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.

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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.

  • 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:


Must be enrolled in BSN program and have completed Nursing Fundamentals Required and
Previous hospital/healthcare experience Preferred and

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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