About the position
The George Washington University Hospital is now accepting applications for the 2025 Summer Nurse Student Externship / Nursing Practicum Program! This highly competitive, paid externship program is designed to enrich your academic and clinical experience while preparing you for a professional nursing career. Program Dates: May 19, 2025 - August 2, 2025. During the program, you will gain hands-on experience providing direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses, work across various specialty areas (availability subject to department needs), partner with an experienced RN mentor to enhance your critical thinking skills and build confidence in a clinical setting, and receive support from Nurse Educators to meet your learning goals. Educational opportunities and shadow days will be incorporated into your schedule. Positive evaluations may lead to an offer for a Graduate Nurse/Clinical Nurse position upon successful completion of your nursing program. Schedule: Externs work 36-40 hours per week, with rotating shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays).
Responsibilities
- Assist the Registered Nurse (RN) in delivering direct patient care.
- Provide support with patient teaching, transport, and routine procedures.
- Collect and document patient information (e.g., vital signs, intake/output, basic assessments).
- Perform and assist with activities of daily living, ambulation, and rehabilitation.
- Execute basic clinical procedures (e.g., ostomy care, IV insertion, wound care, 12-lead EKGs).
- Contribute to maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Support patient transfers, discharges, and care planning under RN guidance.
- Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Adhere to hospital policies, quality standards, and safety protocols.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0).
- BSN student who has completed junior year clinicals (previous nursing assistant experience preferred).
- Available for full-time summer employment with rotating shifts.
- BLS certification.
