Nurse Extern - Summer 2027
About The Position
Inova is accepting applications for its 2027 Summer Nurse Extern Program. The externship lasts eight weeks and is full-time, typically consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week. The first five days are mandatory training and orientation held during daytime hours. Start dates are May 17, May 24, June 7, and June 14, 2027. Applicants are asked to apply by December 1, 2026, for priority consideration. Nurse Externs work in inpatient specialty areas at Inova facilities. The program provides experience under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs), and includes training, skill competency checklists, and simulation labs. Positions are available at Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital, and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, with day, mid, and night shifts available. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a nursing degree program, have completed at least one acute-care clinical rotation, and meet the listed academic and recommendation requirements. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification is required by the start date.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a nursing degree program.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Successful completion of at least one acute-care (med-surg) clinical rotation.
- One faculty letter of recommendation.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start.
- Official transcript required.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Registered Nurse on plans of care for assigned patients.
- Provide basic nursing care within demonstrated competency under RN direction and supervision.
- Assist with treatments and procedures under RN direction and supervision.
- Help meet unit needs and improve patient flow and outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Assist the RN and other healthcare team members with gathering basic monitoring data and collecting specimens.
- Observe and report patient symptoms or changes in condition to the appropriate RN.
- Maintain the environment to promote patient and healthcare team safety.
- Document patient care activities for assigned patients according to documentation standards.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Attend assigned simulation exercises.
- Complete extern training, the skill competency checklist, and simulation labs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
