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Student Nurse Extern

Riverview Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, AL Other
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026
Overview

We are seeking Student Nurse Extern , someone who is looking to get real experience while going to school for a nursing program. The Student Nurse Extern is an adjunct to the patient care team. The Student Nurse E xtern performs at the level that has successfully been completed and passed in the clinical section at a local college. Under the general supervision of an RN the extern provides direct patient care in accordance with the established protocols, the skills they are able to perform are expanded. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed but will work around your clinicals and school schedules.

Employment Type: Per-Diem (PRN / PD) - we work around clinicals and school schedules

Shifts Available: Day or Nights Options

Hours: Variable: 12-hour shift

Units: Multiple Options

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical insurance benefit plan
  • 401K
  • All newly hired externs will first function in the capacity of a nursing assistant, regardless of their nursing program clinical level. When the student has been cleared by the Supervisor, they may be moved to their appropriate skill level.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

  • Basic Patient Care: Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, feeding, toileting, and ambulating patients
  • Vital Signs Monitoring: Measure and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation
  • Assisting with Procedures: Support nurses during procedures by preparing supplies, positioning patients, or providing comfort care
  • Communication: Interact with patients and families to provide reassurance and relay information to the care team
  • Learning Opportunities: Observe and learn clinical skills, nursing judgment, and hospital workflows under the guidance of a preceptor

Qualifications

Education and Training

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

  • Successfully completed the first semester of a nursing program
  • Must be in good and academic standing
  • Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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