Nurse Extern

UNC Health Care
United States, North Carolina, Hendersonville
800 North Justice Street (Show on map)
Apr 28, 2026
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: The Nurse Extern role offers nursing students the opportunity to apply classroom learning in a real clinical environment while working under the guidance of experienced Registered Nurses. The extern supports patient care activities, documentation, and unit operations, developing essential clinical competencies and confidence. Additionally, the Nurse Extern role provides training and information about nursing practice in an acute care setting to prepare for future RN practice. Responsibilities: Performs clinical skills/tasks with defined competencies, including but not limited to NAI scope of practice per the NCDHHS. Ensures competency in all required skills and completes competency assessment per the appropriate guidelines. Adheres to documented policies and processes. Assistspatients and their families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital/clinic/home health experience, and discharge. Escalates actual and potential problems concerning patients, families, and other individuals to the RN. Observes, collects, and documents patient information obtained while providing care and promptly report significant changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or physician. Assistpatients with routine activities of daily living (ADL) such as bathing, dressing,feedingandassistingwith ambulation as outlined in plan ofcare. Shadowing experienced RNs, participating in rounds, and learning to manage clinical responsibilities. Actively participating in learning experiences provided by Clinical Education and Nursing Unit Leaders/Educators Ability to stand, walk, lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, and patients. Maintainsan effective clinical work environment includingbut not limited to cleaning the work area, changing linens,maintainingand monitoringsupply levels, andtransporting patients/specimens throughout hospital. Other information: Qualifications Required Active enrollment in an accredited school of nursing. Active listing on NC DHHS NAI Registry. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Job Details Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Clinical Education Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.