<p>Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting a Nurse Extern I for its Medical-Surgical unit — an ideal position for an RN nursing student seeking hands-on clinical experience in a 288-bed acute care facility recognized for elite patient safety and a nationally certified cardiac care program. This role provides structured, supervised clinical exposure across a full-service hospital campus while directly supporting Registered Nursing staff in daily patient care delivery.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Medical-Surgical unit placement within a 288-bed acute care hospital serving York County and the surrounding region for more than 30 years</li> <li>Expanded clinical experience designed specifically for RN nursing students — structured to bridge academic training and bedside practice</li> <li>Direct participation in patient care planning, implementation, observation, and evaluation under Registered Nurse supervision</li> <li>Clinical responsibilities include vital sign acquisition, blood glucose monitoring and documentation, age-specific patient interventions, and emergency response support (codes, patient falls)</li> <li>Responsibility for timely reporting of abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to attending or charge nurse</li> <li>Full-service campus with advanced cardiac and stroke care, maternity services, and a Level III NICU</li> <li>Affiliated sister campus — Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill (opened 2022, 100 beds) — featuring a 24/7 Emergency Department, ICU, Medical/Surgical Unit, Surgical Services, and Women's Services</li> <li>Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score recipient and Certified Zero Harm Award honoree from the South Carolina Hospital Association</li> <li>Cardiac Care program designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by BlueCross BlueShield and a Nationally Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent required</li> <li>Current enrollment in an accredited professional (RN) nursing program with at least one completed clinical rotation</li> <li>American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to perform patient care activities within nursing student scope of practice, including age-specific competency for the population served</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Rock Hill is the largest city in York County, South Carolina — situated just south of Charlotte, North Carolina, offering easy access to a major metropolitan area while maintaining a lower cost of living and a strong sense of community. The region features a growing arts and dining scene, abundant outdoor recreation along the Catawba River and at Anne Springs Close Greenway, and well-regarded public and private school options. For nursing students seeking a clinically rich training environment within a livable, affordable Southern city, Rock Hill delivers on both fronts.</p>