Pediatric Nurse Extern - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
About The Position
The Pediatric Nurse Extern works in Valley Children’s Hospital’s 42-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), a high-acuity unit within a level 2 trauma center. The PICU cares for a diverse patient population, including cardiac patients requiring care related to congenital heart defects, neuroscience patients with neurological disorders and injuries, and acutely ill patients with a variety of conditions. The unit emphasizes critical thinking and teamwork among nurses, providers, and support staff to care for critically ill children. The Pediatric Nurse Extern performs nursing activities that have been documented as learned in the nursing program. The extern may assist with medication administration after completing pediatric theory and clinical coursework and successfully passing the Valley Children’s medication examination. PNE I pay is $23.00 per hour and PNE II pay is $23.43 per hour. Advancement to PNE II depends on completing the required pediatric coursework and passing the medication examination. The extern must complete the full weeklong new-hire and clinical orientation. Orientations are typically offered during school breaks in December or January. The position requires ongoing enrollment in an approved Work Study course at an affiliated institution for the duration of employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in an accredited RN program, with at least two semesters or equivalent completed.
- Submit transcripts showing proof of completion of the second semester.
- Remain continuously enrolled throughout employment in an approved Work Study course at an affiliated institution: Fresno City College, CSU Fresno, Lemoore College, College of the Sequoias, SJVC, Merced College, or CSU Stanislaus.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into the position.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing activities documented as learned in the nursing program.
- May assist with medication administration after completing pediatric theory and clinical coursework and passing the Valley Children’s medication examination.
- Complete the full weeklong new-hire and clinical orientation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
