Summer Nurse Extern New

The Summer Nurse Extern program provides an opportunity for current nursing students, between their first and final year of nursing school, to receive training through clinical experience. The Extern will perform patient care procedures and related activities within the framework of the written care plan and assignment by the professional Registered Nurse. All tasks performed in this role will occur under the direction and supervision of a precepting UHS Registered Nurse. This is a temporary position, available in summer only.

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• (1) A High School Diploma or GED;

• (2) Currently matriculated in a two-year or four-year nursing program that leads to a Registered Nursing (RN) license;

• (3) First year of nursing school clinical coursework completed;

• (4) Ability to co-enroll in a UHS-approved, college-credit-granting summer externship course

Preferred:

• (1) Previous or current employment at UHS;

• (2) Participation in the UHS EIP Program;

• (3) Previous clinical experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting;

• (4) Minimum 3.0 GPA in nursing school

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• Current CPR Certification that will remain valid throughout the summer, for the duration of the 10-

  week program

Preferred:

• Not Applicable

Work Environment

• The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions; e.g., exposure to contagious diseases. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, gloves, or shields.

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information

• Level 4: All-Access to all patient information

Staff Supervised

• Not Applicable