Nursing NA II Extern Program, Summer 2027 (May 31 - July 31)

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid employment

Preceptor mentorship

Clinical shadowing

Educational sessions

PRN opportunities

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist offers a nine-week Nurse Summer Externship for senior nursing students to gain hands-on experience while collaborating with experienced teams across the Wake area.

The program supports the transition to licensed Registered Nurses, with dates May 31, 2027 to July 31, 2027 and an application deadline of November 6, 2026. Eligibility includes ADN/BSN enrollment, imminent graduation, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to changing patient care needs.
• Commitment to professionalism, accountability, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by providing direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, and pre- and post-procedure care.
• Performs assigned clinical procedures under appropriate supervision.
• Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, teammates, and visitors.
• Ensures accurate, timely, and effective communication of patient information.
• Provides age-appropriate care consistent with organizational and unit-based standards.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Professionalism

Lifelong learning

Job description

Program Overview

The Nurse Summer Externship Program at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist offers a nine-week paid opportunity for senior nursing students to gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside our experienced teams across the Wake area. This program serves as a significant stepping stone, helping senior nursing students enhance their clinical expertise as they prepare for the transition to become licensed Registered Nurses.

Program Dates: May 31, 2027 - July 31, 2027

Application deadline: November 6, 2026

Eligibility Requirements:

• Nursing students who will be entering their final year of nursing school at the start of the program with anticipated graduation December 2027 or May 2028
• Currently enrolled in an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
• Scheduled to complete Med/Surg clinical by Spring 2027
• Must possess current Basic Cardiac Life Support AHA (BCLS) or American Red Cross BLS certification
• Must be available to work continuous 40 hours per week for the duration of the Nurse Extern Summer Program.
• Must be available to participate in three 12-hour clinical shifts per week, in addition to scheduled specialty education sessions and/or clinical observation experiences.
• Must maintain scheduling flexibility, including availability for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays, based on departmental and program needs.

Program Benefits:

• Paid employment
• Strengthen clinical competence, build confidence, and develop professional skills through hands-on experience within a large academic learning health system.
• Partner with a Registered Nurse preceptor who provides clinical guidance, mentorship, and support within the assigned clinical area
• Educational sessions covering simulation and didactic elements, focused on the latest practices in nursing specialties
• Specialty educational sessions that integrate simulation and didactic learning, with a focus on current practices across a variety of nursing specialties.
• Shadowing opportunities in clinical areas of interest
• Opportunity for continued PRN employment as an NA II upon completion of the Extern Program

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Must be listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry (NA I) by April 16, 2027
• Must be listed as a Nurse Aide II (NA II) with the North Carolina Board of Nursing by May 14, 2027
• Must possess a current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or American Red Cross BLS certification by May 14, 2027

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by providing direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, and pre- and post-procedure care.
• Performs assigned clinical procedures under appropriate supervision.
• Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, teammates, and visitors.
• Ensures accurate, timely, and effective communication of patient information.
• Provides age-appropriate care consistent with organizational and unit-based standards.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to changing patient care needs.
• Commitment to professionalism, accountability, and continuous learning.