Nurse Extern I: Onsite Hands-On Patient Care

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks nursing students for the Student Nurse Extern I program (May 24 – July 31, 2027). The extern will work under an RN partner within the Nursing Assistant I scope to gain hands-on patient care experience in a hospital/clinic setting.

Responsibilities include observing and documenting patient information, assisting with admissions and discharges, providing direct patient care, and supporting routine tasks under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; active enrollment in an accredited prelicensure nursing program with anticipated graduation within 12 months from start of externship.
• Nursing Assistant I listed with NC DHHS; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Observes, collects, and documents patient information and reports significant changes to a nurse.
• Assists patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge.
• Provides direct and indirect patient care including vital signs, specimen collection, wound care, and activities of daily living.
• Provides direct personal care for routine daily activities and assists with ambulation.
• Supports routine patient care areas: cleaning, stocking, transport, and clerical tasks.
• Reinforces teaching and assists with examinations and procedures as needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Organization

Basic computer skills

Lift 40-50 lbs

Standing/walking

CPR

Education

HS diploma or GED

Enrollment in prelicensure nursing program

BLS certification

Tools

None

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks nursing students for the Student Nurse Extern I program (May 24 – July 31, 2027). The extern will work under an RN partner within the Nursing Assistant I scope to gain hands-on patient care experience in a hospital/clinic setting.

Responsibilities include observing and documenting patient information, assisting with admissions and discharges, providing direct patient care, and supporting routine tasks under supervision.