Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Extern in Lakewood, NJ

Nurse Extern

Nurse Extern Career Opportunity

Designed for nursing students who have completed their first term in an accredited RN or LPN program and are looking to gain hands-on patient care experience.

We are looking for Nursing students attending local schools and interested in working as a Nurse Assistant to gain clinical experience by learning basic nursing procedures, interacting with healthcare professionals & provide patient care under the direction of an RN.

Orientation period- August 17 to August 21, 2026

Limited space available on Days (6:00am to 6:30pm) or on Nights (6:00pm to 7:00am). You will work a minimum of 2 shifts/month and 1 weekend shift/month throughout the school year.

Interested applicants please apply, then email your Resume, School Transcript & a 250 word essay explaining why you would like to participate in the Nurse Extern Program to View email address on click.appcast.io

Encompass Health: Where Nursing Meets Heart, Home, and Healing
Looking for a nursing career rooted in purpose, close to your heart and home? At Encompass Health, you'll play a vital role in patients' recoveries-providing individualized, compassionate care that makes a lasting impact. Here, small victories add up to monumental change, and you'll thrive in an environment built on support, advanced resources, and teamwork.

A Glimpse into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being at Encompass Health means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Realize Your Vision as a New Registered Nurse

• Assists patients with daily activities as delegated by the rehabilitation team.
• Communicates patient concerns and changes in condition to rehabilitation nurses or therapists.
• Documents appropriate patient information in their medical records.
• Obtains vital signs and records in the electronic medical record.
• Performs special procedures including the collection of urine, stool, and sputum.
• Reviews treatments/ADLs/hygiene with patients and families.
• Assists patients with feeding and attends Therapeutic Dining Group as indicated.
• Assists patients with body mechanics.
• Helps maintain clean and healthy environment for the patient
• Assists with equipment care.

Qualifications

• BLS (CPR) required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire within this role.
• Part-time or full-time active student status.
• Successful completion of the first term of nursing courses of a professional RN/LPN degree program.
• Must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing in a professional RN/LPN degree program.
• Initial term including didactic/skills lab must include fundamentals of nursing or course equivalent.
• Return of one or two (if available) instructor evaluations indicating satisfactory performance of fundamental nursing skills.
• Successful completion of preceptor tool and core competency at 90 days and annually.
• Must present proof of continued enrollment and passing grade in nursing classes each semester until graduation and remain in good academic standing.
• One year experience in inpatient clinical setting preferred.

The Encompass Health Way We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing! At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.