Program begins Dec 14th, 2026

 

Nurse externs will gain clinical experience and time management skills by working alongside a RN and also learning the role of Patient Care Tech. Nurse Externs must work a minimum of 2 twelve-hour shifts per month (1 PCT shift prior to 1 nurse extern shift each month).

The Nurse Extern, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care to patients from birth through the lifecycle. This care includes utilizing treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the pre-licensure nurse in the clinical setting per hospital policy.

Education

• A student currently enrolled in and progressing through an accredited nursing program and successfully completed the first Med/Surg rotation

Work Experience

• No experience required Required

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
• Certification from a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician program Preferred or
• Certification in phlebotomy Preferred or
• Certification in ECG Preferred
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician program Preferred
• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification Preferred
• BECG - Basic Ecg Preferred

Piedmont Augusta Hospital