Nurse Extern - Summer 2025

About the position

The Nurse Extern - Summer 2025 position at Inova Health System is designed for nursing students to gain practical experience in a clinical setting during the summer before their senior year. This paid externship lasts for 8 weeks and requires full-time commitment, allowing externs to work alongside Registered Nurses (RNs) to deliver basic nursing care and participate in quality improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes collaboration, effective communication, and the opportunity to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with the Registered Nurse (RN) on the plan of care for patient assignments.
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  • Provides basic nursing care which is deemed competent under the direction and supervision of the RN.
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  • Assists with treatments and procedures under the direction and supervision of the RN.
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  • Assists with unit needs to improve patient flow and unit outcomes through effective communication and collaboration.
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  • Assists RN and other members of the healthcare team in gathering basic monitoring data and specimen collection.
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  • Observes and reports any patient symptoms and/or change in patient conditions to the appropriate RN.
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  • Evaluates and maintains the environment to promote patient and healthcare team safety.
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  • Documents all patient care activities on assigned patients in accordance with documentation standards.
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  • Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
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  • Attends simulation exercises as assigned.
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  • Completes extern training, skill competency checklist and simulation labs.
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  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a nursing degree program
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  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
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  • Successful completion of one acute care clinical rotation
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  • Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification through AHA
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  • Proficient in English verbal and written communication
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  • Must provide one faculty letter of recommendation

Nice-to-haves

Benefits

  • Paid position
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  • Valuable clinical experience
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  • Opportunity to grow in confidence and knowledge
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