Nurse Extern Program - UNC Health Wayne

Description UNC Health Wayne is excited to offer our Summer Nurse Extern Program for rising senior nursing students. This eight-to-ten-week experience gives students a chance to apply what theyu2019ve learned in the classroom to real patient care. Externs will work under the guidance of a dedicated RN preceptor and get hands-on practice while learning how different care teams deliver high-quality care. The program begins on May 26, 2025. Summary: The Nurse extern will safely perform nursing activities specified under direction of assigned preceptor. The experience is designed to provide clinical experiences which will strengthen the knowledge base of the nursing student. The work experience will provide an opportunity to apply classroom learning in clinical settings, to practice newly learned skills and experience varying work schedules. Responsibilities: 1. Performs unit specific nursing activities within scope of NAI or NAII registry. 2. Practices within limits of the position under direction of assigned preceptor. 3. Shadows the RN preceptor to observe patient care. 4. Identifies learning needs in collaboration with clinical educator and RN preceptor. 5. Demonstrates growth in confidence, while developing and gaining proficiency in utilizing nursing skills. 6. Communicated effectively with patients, families, and hospital team. 7. Maintains effective working relationships with members of health care team. 8. Participates in unit activities such as staff meetings and patient care conferences. 9. Provides input and observations to patient care nurse to support plan of care. 10. Observes progress of patients and reports findings to appropriate preceptor, staff nurses/charge nurse. 11. Attends all classes and learning activities for student nurse extern Other information: Education u2022 High school education or equivalent. u2022 Must be a rising senior nursing student from an accredited professional school of nursing (Completion of first year in an ADN program and junior classes in a BSN program) with active enrollment in nursing school. u2022 Prefer overall grade point average of at least 3.0. Licensure/Certification u2022 Active listing on North Carolina Department of Health and Human Resources Nurseu2019s Aide registry as NAI or NAII. u2022 Basic Life Support. Experience u2022 Must be in good standing with the nursing school, having completed the first year of school in an ADN program and junior classes in a BSN program. u2022 Must have completed at least two clinical nursing rotations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities u2022 Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English u2022 Proficient with MS Office and able to learn new software rapidly Valid NC Driveru2019s License: No If driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management. NUR-742 Job Details Legal Employer: Wayne Health Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Learning & Org Development Work Type: Part Time Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: WAYNE MED Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoQualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Created: 2026-03-07