Nurse Extern Program
About The Position
The Nurse Extern collaborates with a Clinical Nurse to assist with direct patient care activities as assigned to meet unit needs. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern interacts with an interdisciplinary team to promote the optimal health potential of patients and families. The role delivers competent nursing care based on a documented assessment of patient and family needs and the hospital mission. The Nurse Extern promotes a patient- and family-experience-oriented environment and acts as a change agent to meet changing census and the needs of internal and external customers. This is a nine-week summer program running from May 17, 2027, through July 17, 2027. Externships are available in behavioral health, the emergency department, hematology/oncology, home care, house float, the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), perioperative services, the newborn intensive care unit (NICU), specialty pediatrics, and the transitional care unit (TCU). Candidates must satisfy the academic requirements of the partnering academic institution, including a high school diploma or GED verified by that institution. Students must be enrolled at Wright State University or Cedarville University and graduate no later than the spring following the externship. Students attending another accredited nursing program may apply; if accepted, they must enroll at Wright State University as a non-degree-seeking student to participate.
Requirements
- Meet the academic requirements of the partnering academic institution, including a high school diploma or GED verified by that institution.
- Be currently enrolled at Wright State University or Cedarville University and graduate no later than the spring following the externship; applicants at other accredited nursing programs must enroll as non-degree-seeking students at Wright State University if accepted.
- Complete all junior-level courses.
- Complete a pediatric or maternal-child rotation.
- Submit completed references from two nursing faculty members.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a Clinical Nurse to assist with assigned direct patient care activities to meet unit needs.
- Under Registered Nurse supervision, interact with an interdisciplinary team to promote the optimal health potential of patients and families.
- Deliver competent nursing care based on documented assessments of patient and family needs and the hospital mission.
- Promote a patient- and family-experience-oriented environment.
- Act as a change agent in response to changing census and the needs of internal and external customers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
