Aspiring Nurse Extern I – Acute Care Immersion

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill is seeking a Student Nurse Extern I for the period May 24 – July 31, 2027. The extern will work with an RN partner as part of the Nursing Assistant I scope within a hospital/clinical setting.

The role emphasizes learning how to apply nursing knowledge, document patient information, and deliver routine care under supervision, across departments to build foundational clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with anticipated graduation within 12 months.
• Must be listed as Nursing Assistant I with NC DHHS and hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written, and able to organize/prioritize patient care.

Responsibilities

• Observe, collect, and document patient information and report changes to a nurse or provider.
• Assist patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge processes.
• Provide routine nursing care per plan of care, including vital signs, wound care, and activities of daily living.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision of a registered nurse or provider.
• Support exemplars of patient safety, equipment procurement, and routine clerical tasks as needed.
• Assist in examinations and procedures and contribute to a positive therapeutic milieu.

Skills

Fluent English

Organize and prioritize

Basic computer skills

Lift 40-50 lbs

Standing/walking

CPR

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrollment in accredited prelicensure nursing program

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill is seeking a Student Nurse Extern I for the period May 24 – July 31, 2027. The extern will work with an RN partner as part of the Nursing Assistant I scope within a hospital/clinical setting.

The role emphasizes learning how to apply nursing knowledge, document patient information, and deliver routine care under supervision, across departments to build foundational clinical skills.