Student Nurse Extern I: Immersive Clinical Training

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 2027 summer program. The extern will work with an RN partner as part of the patient care team, applying classroom knowledge to clinical care under supervision in hospital, clinic, or home health settings.

From May 24 to July 31, 2027, you will perform routine direct and indirect patient care, assist with admissions and discharges, monitor vital signs, support families, and gain hands-on experience preparing for a licensed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; current enrollment in an accredited prelicensure nursing program with anticipated graduation within 12 months.
• Nursing Assistant I listed with the North Carolina DHHS; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Observes, collects, and documents patient information and reports significant changes to a RN or provider.
• Assists patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge.
• Performs plan of care tasks including vital signs, measurements, specimen collection, wound care, glucose checks, and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Provides direct personal care for routine activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulation).
• Performs indirect care tasks such as maintaining clean areas, stocking supplies, and assisting with orientation of new staff and students.
• Reinforces patient teaching and documents understanding.
• Assists providers with routine examinations and procedures and supports equipment and supply procurement when needed.
• In psychiatric settings, supports patients and participates in behavior modification and safety planning.

Skills

Fluent English

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrollment in accredited prelicensure nursing program with anticipated graduation within 12 months

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill is seeking a Student Nurse Extern I for the 2027 summer program. The extern will work with an RN partner as part of the patient care team, applying classroom knowledge to clinical care under supervision in hospital, clinic, or home health settings.

From May 24 to July 31, 2027, you will perform routine direct and indirect patient care, assist with admissions and discharges, monitor vital signs, support families, and gain hands-on experience preparing for a licensed