Nurse Extern Part Time Day Shift

Job Description - Nurse Extern Part Time Day Shift (552089)

Nurse Extern Part Time Day Shift

552089

Join Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
, a 116-bed community hospital located in Hartsville, SC, that has been recently honored with Scion Health’s Platinum Award, eight consecutive “A” safety grades from Leapfrog, Top General Hospital honors from Leapfrog, and recognition as a Great Community Hospital by Becker's Hospital Review. The hospital delivers excellence across the continuum of services, and holds numerous accreditations and certifications in areas that include chest pain, stroke and heart failure, hip and knee replacement, sepsis, and more.

Come grow your career at Carolina Pines, where innovation, safety, and community are core to everything we do.

The Nurse Extern is a nursing student enrolled in an accredited nursing program who works under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in an acute care hospital setting. The extern gains hands‑on clinical experience by assisting in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care. The role supports the healthcare team in providing safe, high‑quality, and compassionate care across a variety of inpatient units, including medical‑surgical, telemetry, and critical care.

• Assists the RN in providing care based on the nursing process and unit standards
• Performs basic nursing tasks such as vital signs, bathing, feeding, ambulation, and patient hygiene under RN supervision
• Documents findings and care provided as permitted by policy and under RN oversight
• Communicates effectively with the RN and other care team members regarding patient needs and observations
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment
• Provides emotional support to patients and families while maintaining professional boundaries
• Demonstrates understanding of infection control, patient safety, and privacy regulations
• Observes procedures and participates in clinical learning opportunities as available and appropriate
• Performs non‑clinical duties such as stocking supplies and transporting patients as needed
• Participates in department huddles, education sessions, and team meetings
• Basic knowledge of nursing principles and practices appropriate to current level of education
• Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and team members
• Strong desire to learn and grow within a professional clinical setting
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and respect for professional boundaries
• Proficient in basic computer and documentation skills
• Ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced and emotionally demanding environment
• Must be flexible with schedule, including availability for weekends, holidays, and varied shifts

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in a state‑approved practical nursing program (LPN) or an accredited Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program
• Completion of fundamentals of nursing course with clinical practicum, required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must meet all onboarding and health requirements of the facility

• Previous healthcare experience preferred but not required