Nurse Extern - Summer 2027
About The Position
Inova is accepting applications for its Summer 2027 Nurse Extern Program, an eight-week, full-time externship at Inova facilities in Northern Virginia. Externs gain nursing experience while working under the direction and supervision of registered nurses. The first five days are mandatory training and orientation during daytime hours. Typical schedules are three 12-hour shifts per week; positions are available across shifts and inpatient specialty areas. Start dates are May 17, May 24, June 7, and June 14, 2027. Applications are requested by December 1, 2026, for priority consideration. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a nursing degree program and have completed at least one acute-care clinical rotation. Inova is a nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northern Virginia, with more than 25,000 team members. The organization describes itself as a national leader in healthcare safety, quality, and patient experience, and states that it supports employees through facilities and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a nursing degree program.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Successful completion of one acute-care (medical-surgical) clinical rotation.
- One faculty letter of recommendation.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association is required upon start.
- Official transcript required.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the registered nurse on the plan of care for patient assignments.
- Provide basic nursing care deemed competent under the direction and supervision of the RN.
- Assist with treatments and procedures under the direction and supervision of the RN.
- Assist with unit needs to improve patient flow and outcomes through effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork.
- 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.
- Evaluate and maintain the environment to promote patient and healthcare team safety.
- Document all patient care activities for assigned patients in accordance with 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
