Nursing Student Extern/CNA

Northern Light Health•Bangor, ME

45d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 10-week summer extern program for student nurses entering their senior year of nursing school. The program provides undergraduate nursing students with an educational opportunity to improve their nursing skills in a clinical setting while providing summer employment. As a Student Nurse Extern, you will be introduced to an environment that fosters excellence in all areas of nursing. Under the supervision of a clinical coach (Registered Nurse), externs will observe and assist in direct patient care, gaining hands-on experience and enhancing assessment skills. Education in-services will be presented throughout the 10-week program to further supplement the learning process. Each extern will be assigned a project that enhances nursing practice within the organization. This project will be presented at the end of the 10-week program to nursing staff and leaders. Candidates must be able to commit to working a full 36-40 hours per week. Candidates will follow the schedule of their clinical coach, weekend and evening rotation are a requirement of this program. Candidates must have their own source of transportation to assigned community rotations.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an Accredited Associates Degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
Must be entering senior year of nursing program with predicted graduation date of 2026 or May 2027
Must be in good standing with the School of Nursing
Active Maine CNA license in good standing or eligible to obtain
Resume
Cover Letter
Proof of Basic Life Support certification
One letter of recommendation from nursing program faculty
Must be able to commit to working a full 36-40 hours per week
Candidates will follow the schedule of their clinical coach, weekend and evening rotation are a requirement of this program.
Candidates must have their own source of transportation to assigned community rotations.
High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)