Job Description

Additional Job Information

• Program date for our Winter Externship will be 12/21/2026 through 1/16/2026

• Refer to Program Details for required documentation upon submission

• Benefits Eligible

• Free Employee Parking

Overview

Boone Hospital Center is excited to offer the Winter Nurse Externship Program for qualified nursing students. Nurse externs selected for this program will work in the clinical setting with highly qualified preceptors. The program is structured to allow nurse externs to see patients on a continuum of care throughout the hospital experience. Nurse externs are guided by a nurse mentor who oversee the experience in the various clinical settings. Nurse externs will have the flexibility to work 216 hours during the 8-week program in the summer or 108 hours during the 4-week program in the winter.

Program Details

To complete the application process, include all the following documents and submit by October 10th, 2026. Note: Late applications will be considered upon externship availability. Selection for externs will be made on a first come first serve basis. Externs must arrange their own housing.

• Include Copy of current college transcript. This does not have to be an official transcript but must include all grades for each course and your cumulative GPA.  
• Resumé 
• 2 letters of recommendation - Recommendation should come from school faculty members or a work supervisor.

Following a review of application materials, applicants will be chosen to participate in an interview. The interview will last about 30 - 45 minutes.

If you experience problems uploading documents in our Workday application system, email [email protected] for further assistance.

Job Summary

The Student Nurse Extern provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients. Externs ensure a safe environment for patients by reducing risk of harm. Externs will also collect vital information on the patient and report to the RN which contributes to the overall assessment of each patient. The Boone Health Student Nurse Externship has six areas of focus where the extern has the potential to work with preceptors from the following settings:

• Medical area of focus : Medical Specialties unit, Dialysis unit, GI Lab, Diabetes Clinic, Pulmonary Function Testing lab, Pain Clinic, Intensive Care Unit

• Surgical area of focus:  Pre-op, Operating Room (General Surgery), Post-op acute care, Surgical Specialties unit, Orthopedic Specialties unit, Wound Clinic, Intensive Care Unit

• Oncology/Neurological area of focus: Oncology/Neurology unit, Inpatient Rehab unit, EEG Lab, Operating Room, Post-op Acute Care, Radiology Specials, Intensive Care Unit

• Cardiovascular area of focus: Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiovascular Unit, Operating Room, Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Rehab

• Maternal Child Heath area of focus: Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, Well Baby Nursery, Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery, Childbirth classes, Lactation consultations

• Critical Care area of focus : All adult Intensive Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Emergency Department, Cardiac Cath Lab, Operating Room

Job Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Administers or assists patients with ADLs, performs vital signs, I&O, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, Foley care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.
• Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse. Documents all patient care activities provided.
• Assists nurse with patient and family education. 
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient’s needs.
• Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree:  High School Diploma or GED
• Currently enrolled in an Accredited Nursing Program
• Completion of two semesters of clinical experience prior to the start of the externship experience
• Senior status in current nursing program
• Verification of good academic standing in current nursing program
• Attainment of a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale (verified by unofficial transcript)
• Expected graduation from approved program within one year of externship

Preferred Qualifications

• Licenses & Certification:  Certified Nurse Assistant

Work Shift

Various Shifts (United States of America)

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer