Clinical Nurse Extern (Summer 2026)

apartment VHC Health location_onArlington, VA, US

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Job Description Summary

This 8-week, paid summer externship program will afford nursing students theopportunity to work alongside a skilled and experienced RN in the acute caresetting.Gain hands-on experience by assisting with routine duties and practicing avariety of clinical nursing skills in the acute care setting.Clinical Nurse Externs who successfully complete the program will have thepotential to maintain per diem status at conclusion of program.Externs must be available to attend all 8 weeks, and be able to work both dayand night shift. Applications Open: year-roundInterviews: January/February 2026 (exact dates TBD)Externship Start Date: May 2026Inquiries: mdimatulac@vhchealth.org

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Purpose & Scope:

The Nurse Extern (NE) works under the direct supervision of the RN and is an active member of the health care team. Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the NE performs a variety of routine duties involving the care of patients including performing direct patient care or activities of daily living, observing changes in the status of patients, providing a clean and safe environment, transporting patients, and other related duties. The Nurse Extern must be empathetic and have good communication and nursing skills to care for patients. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.

Education:

High school or equivalent is required.

Experience:

Completion of both fundamentals of nurse coursework and clinical rotation are required.

Certification/Licensure:

BLS certification required.

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