Student Nurse Externship - Summer 2025
POSITION SUMMARY:
To assist the professional staff by participating in direct and indirect patient care and materials management and maintenance as directed by the professional staff and in accordance with approved policies and procedures. To provide clinical experience, educational workshops and exposure to nursing specialties to the nurse extern.
Student Nurse Externs will be assigned to a specific unit for the entirety of the 8 week program. While we will do our best to accommodate unit preferences we cannot guarantee students will be placed on a unit of preference. Students will be informed of unit assignments shortly before the start of the externship program. Student Nurse Externs will have the opportunity to observe different units, other than their unit assignment, during the program.
- 8 week commitment
- Program to begin on May 29th, 2025 and conclude on July 25th, 2025.
- There is a possibility of inpatient or outpatient unit assignments.
- Varying schedules of 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts. Dependent on unit assignments.
- Weekend shifts may be required, depending on unit assignment
- Vacation time will not be permitted during this 8 week period
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Currently enrolled in a nursing program and will be completing their Junior year as of May 2025 or have completed at least one direct patient care clinical rotation. Satisfactorily completed at least one clinical nursing course.
EXPERIENCE:
No previous experience required. At this time, this position is only available to external candidates.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Qualifications may vary depending on assigned area. Must be able to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods, handle frequent interruptions, and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team, staff, and co-workers. Ability to set priorities, solve problems, and respond quickly to emergency requests. Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and assist in meeting the patient care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Area of Talent: Nursing
Organization: The Valley Hospital
Department: VH NURSING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Shift: Day
Temporary
Schedule: Varies
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Valley Health System
Nov 25, 2024