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Baptist Health·Prattville, Alabama
Advanced Nursing Externs
The Advanced Nursing Extern provides patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include technical skills, data collection, and lab specimen collection within the scope of unlicensed healthcare providers.
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.
To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org [https://www.baptistfirst.org/].
The Advanced Nursing Extern will be responsible to provide patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Extern's duties and responsibilities are limited to those that fall under the scope of practice of unlicensed health care providers acting under the direction of a licensed nurse as per the Alabama Board of Nursing. This individual shall support the department of Nursing, which include, but are not limited to, selected technical skills, data collection, and lab specimen collection. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.
High School diploma or equivalent required. Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program. Must have completed a MINIMUM of Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Pharmacology, and Medication Administration in Nursing School.
Licensure/Certification: BLS required
Job Type: Regular-Part time
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Candidates must have a high school diploma and be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program. Completion of Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Pharmacology, and Medication Administration, along with BLS certification, is required.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.