Summer Nurse Extern: Hands-On Clinical Experience

UNC Health Care; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Wayne is offering a Summer Nurse Extern Program for rising senior nursing students. This eight-to-ten-week internship provides hands-on patient care under an RN preceptor, designed to strengthen the student’s clinical knowledge through real-world experiences.

The extern will practice under supervision, participate in learning activities, and observe various care teams delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Rising senior nursing student with active enrollment in an accredited nursing program (ADN first year completed and BSN junior classes).
• Preferred GPA of at least 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Perform unit specific nursing activities under the guidance of an RN preceptor.
• Shadow the RN preceptor to observe patient care.
• Identify learning needs with the clinical educator and RN preceptor.
• Demonstrate growth in nursing skills and confidence.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Attend classes and learning activities for the student nurse extern.

Skills

English communication

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Rising senior nursing student (ADN/BSN)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

UNC Health Wayne is offering a Summer Nurse Extern Program for rising senior nursing students. This eight-to-ten-week internship provides hands-on patient care under an RN preceptor, designed to strengthen the student’s clinical knowledge through real-world experiences.

The extern will practice under supervision, participate in learning activities, and observe various care teams delivering high-quality care.