2026 Summer Student Nurse Extern - NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island

NYU Langone Health•Mineola, NY

19d•$20 - $20

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to nyulangone.org , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and Instagram . The program begins on Monday, June 1, 2026 and requires full time work through Saturday, August 1, 2026 . While candidates will be able to give their preferences for areas of interest, hires will be made based on unit needs. Two clinical references will be needed after an offer is extended. Please include clinical experience and GPA on your resume/application. Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Student Nurse Extern. In this role, the successful candidate Performs patient care procedures and related activities within the framework of the written care plan and assignment by the professional registered nurse Works closely with the professional nurse to determine patient needs implements care activities and reports patient/family responses Carries out patient assignments under the direct supervision of the registered nurse with a comprehensive approach to achieve specific outcomes Reports to the RN specific functions completed Observes the RN in the performance of professional nursing care

Requirements

completion of a minimum of one clinical semester with a medical/surgical focus in a BSN program
Acceptable transcript minimum GPA of 3.5 preferred
Successful completion of a written screening questionnaire
Certification in BLS From the American Heart Association
Demonstrates physical stamina manual dexterity visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities
Basic Life Support Cert
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Ability to continue working as a Per Diem Nursing Attendant during the 2026-27 school year for at least 23 hours per month
Desire to start RN career on Long Island/NYC

Responsibilities

Participates in unit-based quality initiatives under the guidance of a registered professional nurse.
Participates in unit-based quality initiatives under the guidance of a registered professional nurse.
Demonstrates an understanding of the rationale and basic principles of assigned patient's treatment/care procedures.
Provides for hygiene, safety, and comfort needs of assigned patients.
Utilizes nursing interventions to prevent the complications of bed rest and immobility.
Provides assistance to patients with activities of daily living and encourages appropriate self-care.
Incorporates infection prevention/control guidelines, and risk management in patient care.
Measures vital signs.
Applies clean dressings.
Performs intake and output.
Provides oral suctioning and mouth care.
Utilizes the written patient care plan/clinical pathway to deliver patient care.
Demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care by identifying physical, psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, religious, and development needs, and adapting interventions accordingly.
Observes the nursing process, i.e., assessment, documentation, planning, interventions, and evaluation under the direction of the registered nurse.
Observes and reports changes in the patient's condition and environment to the registered nurse.
Supports patient's privacy and confidentiality.
Verbally and non-verbally communicates support and responsiveness to patients, families, and other staff.
With additional training and demonstrated competency, may also be permitted to perform the following clinical functions and treatments: Obtains 12 lead EKGs. Uses a glucometer.
Participates in the planning and evaluation of nursing care by active participation in conferences.
Assumes responsibility for observing patient/family responses, changes in patient condition, results of procedures performed and reports same to the designated registered nurse.
Completes written documentation of these activities and observations, obtaining co-signature by the supervising registered nurse.
Cooperates and interacts with the interdisciplinary team members when carrying out patient care.
Demonstrates knowledge of the NYULH Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
Participates in classroom or unit-based educational learning activities.
Observes patient teaching.
Seeks learning resources for identified learning needs.
Recognizes own limitations and requests assistance when needed.