Summer Student Nurse Extern - Cardiac Care Unit

UNC Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is offering a 10-week, paid Student Nurse Externship Program for rising senior ADN and BSN students. The extern will work under RN supervision in the 7HV Cardiac Medicine Intermediate Care Unit, gaining hands-on clinical experience in a 24-bed unit focused on cardiac conditions.

Responsibilities include patient observation, basic care, vitals, and assisting with examinations, in a supportive learning environment within the Heart and Vascular Hospital.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current enrollment in an accredited prelicensure nursing program with anticipated graduation within 12 months.
• Listed Nursing Assistant I licensure per NC DHHS is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Fluent in verbal and written English language.

Responsibilities

• Observes, collects, and documents patient information and reports changes to a RN or provider.
• Assists patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge.
• Provides care/treatments per plan of care including vitals, measurements, specimen collection, wound care, and ROM exercises.
• Provides direct personal care for activities of daily living (ADLs) as outlined in the plan of care.
• Performs indirect care tasks: cleaning, stocking supplies, transporting patients and equipment, and clerical duties.
• Reinforces patient teaching and documents understanding.
• Assists providers with routine examinations and procedures; procures equipment and supplies during emergencies.
• In psychiatric settings, supports patients, participates in therapy, defuses aggression, and monitors milieu activities.

Skills

Fluent English

Organization & Prioritization

Basic computer skills

Lifting capability 40–50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Enrollment in prelicensure nursing program

Job description

UNC Health is offering a 10-week, paid Student Nurse Externship Program for rising senior ADN and BSN students. The extern will work under RN supervision in the 7HV Cardiac Medicine Intermediate Care Unit, gaining hands-on clinical experience in a 24-bed unit focused on cardiac conditions.

Responsibilities include patient observation, basic care, vitals, and assisting with examinations, in a supportive learning environment within the Heart and Vascular Hospital.