Nursing Extern - Summer 2026

Nursing Extern - Summer 2026 University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville, United States 1 day ago

Location:

Knoxville, TENNESSEE Job Detail Right-click for referral link

Job Title:

Nursing Extern - Summer 2026

Department:

Nursing Administration

Full/Part Time:

Part

Req Number:

UHS-35151

Position Summary:

The University of Tennessee Medical Center's Nursing Extern Program provides nursing students with a paid opportunity to expand clinical knowledge and increase confidence in the healthcare setting. The Extern Program includes learning alongside a Registered Nurse in addition to specialized learning opportunities. The program will begin on June 1, 2026 and will go through August 7, 2026. The Nursing Extern performs direct and indirect patient care activities under supervision of licensed personnel. Externs are employed by the hospital, but are not licensed personnel.

Job Duties:

Provides all assessment and patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse Performs direct patient care activities while maintaining maximum comfort and safety of patients Maintains neatness, cleanliness, and readiness of physical facilities of patient care units Assists team members to meet patient care needs Provides nursing care specific to age-related needs Promotes patient experience Complies with established departmental policies and procedures Attend required and supplemental education related to Extern Program

Position Qualification:

All applicants must meet the following requirements: High school diploma or GED. Completed 1 full year in an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Projected to graduate from an Accredited Nursing Program with Bachelor of Science in Nursing by Spring 2026. 3.0 GPA or above. Available to work 8 to 12-hour shifts, days; 3 times per week; June 2, 2025 to August 8, 2025. Available to attend orientation scheduled on: June 1, 2026 to June 5, 2026 from 8:00am - 5:00pm