Summer 2027 Clinical Nurse Extern

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

This 8-week, paid summer externship program will afford nursing students the

opportunity to work alongside a skilled and experienced RN in the acute care
setting.

Gain hands-on experience by assisting with routine duties and practicing a
variety of clinical nursing skills in the acute care setting.

Clinical Nurse Externs who successfully complete the program will have the
potential to maintain per diem status at conclusion of program.

Externs must be available to attend all 8 weeks, and be able to work both day
and night shift.

Applications Open NOW!
Interviews: ongoing scheduling
Externship Start Date: May 2027

Responsibilities

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.  

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. 

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. 

The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. 

VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations. 

Qualifications

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.