Student Nurse Extern Program

Student Nurse Extern Program

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The Student Nurse Extern performs specific responsibilities under the direction and supervision of a BSN prepared nurse. Functions within the framework of the Nurse Aide II (NAII) listing granted by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Practices within the philosophy and goals of patient care services.

• Under the direct supervision of the preceptor, assists in providing direct patient care according to job role and skill set. Follows hospital and unit-based policies and procedures, supports the philosophy of Patient Care Services to provide quality patient care, and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service appropriate to the age of the patient (under the supervision of the Registered Nurse).
• Participates in quality improvement (QI) activities (under the supervision of the Registered Nurse). Identifies opportunities for practice improvement to change behavior.
• Participates in education and self-evaluation and demonstrates knowledge obtained.
• Seeks opportunities to complete competencies.
• Participates in unit based educational offerings.
• Participates in alternate learning experiences as available.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds (under the supervision of the Registered Nurse).
• Works effectively with the healthcare team (under the supervision of the Registered Nurse).
• Participates in care delivery with the interdisciplinary team.
• Builds interpersonal relationships with the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and seeks assistance as needed to ensure a safe environment for patients.

• High School plus successfully complete the first year of an accredited nursing program prior to the program start date (May 2026).
• NA I and NA II certification is required prior to start date of May 2026.
• Recommendation by a clinical faculty member by completing the Survey Monkey Link -

This is a part-time position, but you can choose to work full-time hours.

• Dec. 1, 2025 - Application opens
• Jan. 17, 2026 - Final date to receive applications
• February 2026 - In-person and virtual interviews begin
• March 13, 2026 - Candidate selection and notification
• May 18, 2026 - Program starts

When completing your application, please upload the following supporting documents:

• Your college transcript (official transcripts not required).
• An essay describing why you would like to participate and what you hope to contribute to patient care during the program (Word format, no more than 250 words).
• Three references from the following: (1) clinical faculty, (1) academic faculty, (1) personal or professional of your choice. References should complete the form linked to the QR code provided below.

Note:

Your application will only be reviewed once all supporting documents are received.

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.

The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children’s Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

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