About the role#
ChristianaCare is seeking nursing students for year-round Student Nurse Extern positions. This program offers experience in an acute care inpatient clinical setting while working under the direction of a nurse. Externs perform duties as a Patient Care Technician and are required to maintain employment throughout the year.
What you'll do#
- Provide hygiene and comfort measures along with direct and indirect patient care activities.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, employees, and physicians.
- Respond to patient needs promptly and initiate interventions within your scope of responsibility.
- Collaborate with registered nurses to perform unit-specific tasks.
- Recognize changes in patient status and take appropriate action.
- Adhere to departmental safety rules and report any unsafe conditions or violations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited registered nursing program preparing you to sit for the NCLEX-RN.
- Completion of at least one in-person or hands-on clinical rotation.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Current BLS certification.
- High school diploma or GED.
Location & details#
- Locations: Newark and Wilmington, Delaware.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $19.82 per hour plus applicable differentials.
- Schedule Requirements: Minimum of 16 hours biweekly, one weekend shift every four weeks, and a holiday requirement including one winter and one summer holiday.
About ChristianaCare
ChristianaCare is a nonprofit health system based in Newark, Delaware. It operates a network that includes three hospitals, a Level I trauma center, and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. The organization provides primary care, outpatient services, and home health care. It also maintains the Gene Editing Institute and the Center for Virtual Health. The system serves as a teaching institution for more than 260 residents and fellows.
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