Student Nurse LNA Extern - Summer 2026
Company: University of Vermont Health - UVM Medical Center
Location: Winooski
Posted on: February 28, 2026
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Job Description:
The Student Nurse LNA Extern Program is open to UVM nursing
students who have completed their Sophomore year . Through a
mentoring relationship with Licensed Nurse Assistants , Student
Nurse LNA Externs are able to provide direct patient care under the
LNA scope of practice . Externs will also receive observational
learning experiences by working one-on-one with their LNA
mentor/preceptor to a variety of different patient populations .
The 2026 program starts May 11 and ends the first week of August.
Student Nurse LNA Extern s are per diem /temporary employees, which
can allow for some scheduling flexibility; however, it is required
that participants be available for the duration of the program and
for the designated weekly hours , which will likely amount to full
time (36 hours). Hours will be based on unit , and nights and
weekends may be required . Student Nurse LNA Externs will complete
the Nurse Assistant Trainee Course in the first three weeks of the
program, which will include daytime classes and clinical time .
Throughout the entire program, Externs will also be required to
attend several mandatory in-person education events , such as the
state LNA licensing exam and other professional development
opportunities. I nterviews will be scheduled in April . Selected
participants will be assigned a host unit prior to beginning the
program .
Keywords: University of Vermont Health - UVM Medical Center, Springfield , Student Nurse LNA Extern - Summer 2026, Healthcare , Winooski, Massachusetts
