Student Nurse Extern - MMC Biddeford

Description

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 24274

Multiple positions available

Maine Medical Center Biddeford/Sanfordis offering temporary full-time summer employment to Nursing Students (CNAs) who will be entering their senior year through approximately a 10-week summer program. From the beginning of June to the middle of August, you will work in our caring, nurturing environment under the guidance of experienced registered nurses within our clinical settings. This position is generally 32 to 36 hours per week.

*Start and end dates will vary for internal candidates.

As a participant in the MMC Summer Student Nurse Extern program you will participate in collaborative nursing practice and increase proficiency while working within the scope of CNA practice. The transition from being a student to a new graduate nurse can be challenging, so you may get a head start by taking advantage of this unique opportunity! Already a CNA? Enhance your current practice with opportunities in other clinical settings!

Eligibility:

The Summer Student Nurse Associate program is open to any nursing student who meets one of the following criteria:

• Successful completion of the junior year of a BSN nursing program and be on the State of Maine CNA Registry.
• Successful completion of the first year of an ADN program and be on the State of Maine CNA Registry.

Nursing students who are interested in year-round/regular status employment at MMC-Biddeford/Sanford and are CNAs on the Maine State Registry are encouraged to apply for any of our other open positions as a CNA at the end of the summer program.

Summary:

The Student Nurse Extern (SNE) is enrolled in an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program. The SNE provides the appropriate level of patient care in various settings, under the on-site delegation and supervision of a registered professional nurse

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Must be enrolled in an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program. Reference is required from Nursing Chair/Dean or enrollment in an externship for senior practicum NUR course credit
• License/Certifications: Must be certified as a Nursing Assistant and be on the State of Maine Registry or equivalent (registered out-of-state). Must have proof of Basic Life Support.
• Experience:Experience: Must complete first year of ADN or junior level course requirements of BSN in an accredited nursing program in good academic standing to be eligible to apply.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Amanda Oliveira at amanda.oliveira@mainehealth.org