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Nurse Extern - Summer 2025

Inova Health System
United States, Virginia, Fairfax
8095 Innovation Park Drive (Show on map)
Mar 17, 2025
Nurse Extern Summer 2025 Inova Health System is seeking Nurse Externs for the Summer 2025 sessions. These positions are temporary, full time for 8 weeks during the summer working various shifts. 4 start dates: May 19, May 26, June 9, June 16 The duration of the Externship is 8 weeks, full time hours. Externs must be available to attend all 8 weeks. This is a paid position. A typical schedule is 3 twelve hour shifts per week. Externs must be able to work Day, Night, or Rotating shift. Please note: Externs will be hired into one of our 5 hospital locations (Fairfax, Fair Oaks, Alexandria, Mount Vernon or Loudoun). Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Nurse Extern Job Responsibilities Collaborates with the Registered Nurse (RN) on the plan of care for patient assignments. Provides basic nursing care which is deemed competent under the direction and supervision of the RN. Assists with treatments and procedures under the direction and supervision of the RN. Assists with unit needs to improve patient flow and unit outcomes through effective communication and collaboration and while working with the team to achieve maximum productivity. Assists RN and other members of the healthcare team in gathering basic monitoring data and specimen collection. Observes and reports any patient symptoms and/or change in patient conditions to the appropriate RN. Evaluates and maintains the environment to promote patient and healthcare team safety. Documents all patient care activities on assigned patients in accordance with documentation standards. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times. Attends simulation exercises as assigned. Completes extern training, skill competency checklist and simulation labs. Performs other duties as assigned. Nurse Extern Additional Requirements Education: Currently enrolled in a nursing degree program; Minimum GPA of 3.0 Clinicals: Successful completion of one acute care clinical rotation Certification: Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification through American Heart Association Applicants may be considered for current and future opportunities About Inova Health System We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova's Anti-Discrimination Employment Policy Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.