Student Nurse Extern

Overview

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation's leading orthopedic and rheumatologic specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital provides some of the most advanced orthopedic programs in the region for musculoskeletal disorders and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. The hospital is consistently ranked among the leading orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report.

Our expert physicians combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology for bone and joint problems that affect patients' ability to function. We specialize in the following areas:
Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, and interact with us on Linked In, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, You Tube and Instagram.

The program begins on Monday June 1, 2026 and requires full time work through Friday August 7, 2026. While candidates will be able to give their preferences for areas of interest, hires will be made based on unit needs. Two clinical references will be needed before an offer is extended. Please include clinical experience and GPA on your resume/application.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a 2026 Student Nurse Extern NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital. In this role, the successful candidate performs patient care procedures and related activities within the framework of the written care plan and assignment by the professional registered nurse. Works closely with the professional nurse to determine patient needs, implements care activities and reports patient/family responses.

Carries out patient assignments under the direct supervision of the registered nurse with a comprehensive approach to achieve specific outcomes. Reports to the RN specific functions completed. Observes the RN in the performance of professional nursing care.

• Participates in unit-based quality initiatives under the guidance of a registered professional nurse.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the rationale and basic principles of assigned patient s treatment/care procedures.
• Provides for hygiene, safety, and comfort needs of assigned patients.
• Utilizes nursing interventions to prevent the complications of bed rest and immobility.
• Provides assistance to patients with activities of daily living and encourages appropriate self-care.
• Incorporates infection prevention/control guidelines and risk management in patient care.
• Measures vital signs.
• Applies clean dressings.
• Performs intake and output.
• Provides oral suctioning and mouth care.
• Utilizes the written patient care plan/clinical pathway to deliver patient care.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care by identifying physical, psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, religious, and development needs, and adapting interventions accordingly.
• Observes the nursing process, i.e., assessment, documentation, planning, interventions, and evaluation under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Observes and reports changes in the patient s condition and environment to the registered nurse.
• Supports patient s privacy and confidentiality.
• Verbally and non-verbally communicates support and responsiveness to patients, families, and other staff.
• With additional training and demonstrated competency, may also be permitted to perform the following clinical functions and treatments:
  Obtains 12 lead EKGs. Uses a glucometer.
• Participates in the planning and evaluation of nursing care by active participation in conferences.
• Assumes responsibility for observing patient/family responses, changes in patient condition, results of procedures performed and reports same to the designated registered nurse.
• Completes written documentation of these activities and observations, obtaining co-signature by the supervising registered nurse.
• Cooperates and interacts with the interdisciplinary team members when carrying out patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the NYULH Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Participates in classroom or unit-based educational learning activities.
• Observes patient teaching.
• Seeks learning resources for identified learning needs.
• Recognizes own limitations and requests assistance when needed.

To qualify you must have a completion of a minimum of one clinical semester with a medical/surgical focus in a BSN program. Acceptable transcript with a minimum GPA of 3.5 preferred. Successful completion of a written screening questionnaire. Certification in BLS. Demonstrates…