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

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• The nurse extern will 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.
• The student nurse will perform crucial unit specific tasks such as: Communicating to patients, families, employees, and physicians using both verbal and written communication skills.
• Responds to patient needs with promptness, initiates interventions within scope of responsibility and collaborates with RN.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.
• Reports 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.
• Knowledge of nursing care provided for specific patient population of unit, as well as knowledge of department and unit standards, policies, and selected procedures.
• Able to perform specific unit tasks as assigned by the RN, and recognize change in patient status and take appropriate action.
• Able to communicate effectively and apply required technical skills as outlined in procedures for patients and to follow universal precautions.
• Exercise judgement, tact and diplomacy.

Education and Experience 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
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (preferred)

Application Submission Requirements

• Resume Must include current and/or completed clinical rotations.
• Cover Letter The cover letter should explain your motivation for becoming a nurse and express your interest in working for ChristianaCare.
• Transcripts (Unofficial)

Year-Round Student Nurse Extern Position Requirements

• 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

Pay and Benefits

This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $19.82/hr plus any applicable differentials.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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