Nurse Extern - Perinatal Newborn Unit - FT - Day - Jefferson Einstein Philly

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Nurse Extern at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we’re the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done. As a Nurse Extern, you will be responsible for the following: Performs specific tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse. Demonstrates accountability for assigned patients on shift or assignment. Seeks out learning opportunities and guidance from appropriate individuals. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or a Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern will carry out routine patient care assignments, work in controlled care situations, and perform established nursing procedures for individuals or groups of patients.

Requirements

• Must be able to work full time hours.
• Start Date: June 1, 2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• NURSING STUDENTS WHO GRADUATE IN DECEMBER 2026 OR MAY 2027 WILL BE ACCEPTED INTO THIS PROGRAM
• Education & Training: Student currently enrolled in an accredited college of nursing. You will be required to provide transcripts.
• Experience & Training: Successful completion of Fundamentals in Nursing, completion of at least one medical surgical clinical rotation, and clinical skills lab from an accredited professional nursing program.
• License, Certification & Registration: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association.
• Other Requirements: Good organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs specific tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Demonstrates accountability for assigned patients on shift or assignment.
• Seeks out learning opportunities and guidance from appropriate individuals.
• Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or a Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern will carry out routine patient care assignments, work in controlled care situations, and perform established nursing procedures for individuals or groups of patients.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees