Student Nurse Extern- Year-Round Positions (Cecil, Wilmington and Newark)

Christiana Care Health Services•Newark, DE

47d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

As a nursing student, you have the opportunity to gain experience in an acute care inpatient clinical setting while working under the direction of a registered nurse. This program is designed for current registered nursing students interested in providing hygiene/comfort measures, selected direct and indirect patient care activities, and ancillary duties for patients. This position is available year-round across the Cecil, Wilmington, and Newark campuses.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required or International Education Evaluation from a ChristianaCare approved vendor.
Current enrollment in an accredited registered nursing program which prepares the candidate to sit for the NCLEX-RN.
One completed “in-person/ hands-on” clinical rotation by the start of the program.
Availability to attend the mandatory classroom training portion.
Current BLS required.
Resume must include current and/or completed clinical rotations.
Cover Letter should explain your motivation for becoming a nurse and express your interest in working for ChristianaCare.
Transcripts (Unofficial) required.

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.0 or higher (preferred).

Responsibilities

Demonstrate skills and knowledge vital to deliver care appropriate to a diverse patient population, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to acquire information to identify patient needs, and to provide the appropriate care needed.
Perform crucial unit-specific tasks such as communicating to patients, families, employees, and physicians using both verbal and written communication skills.
Respond to patient needs with promptness, initiate interventions within scope of responsibility, and collaborate with the RN.
Perform assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.
Report to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients, and visitors.
Possess knowledge of nursing care provided for the specific patient population of the unit, as well as knowledge of department and unit standards, policies, and selected procedures.
Ability to perform specific unit tasks as assigned by the RN, and recognize changes in patient status and take appropriate action.
Ability to communicate effectively and apply required technical skills as outlined in procedures for patients and to follow universal precautions.
Exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
Work as a Patient Care Technician.
Maintain employment throughout the year.
Work a minimum of 16 hours biweekly (externs may work more than the minimum).
Work one weekend shift within a four-week schedule.
Fulfill a holiday requirement, including one winter holiday and one summer holiday.