About the role#
The Student Nurse Extern program offers nursing students the chance to work in an acute care inpatient clinical setting. You will work under the direction of a nurse to provide patient care and support unit operations. This is a year-round position requiring a minimum commitment of 16 hours biweekly. You must also work one weekend shift every four weeks and fulfill holiday requirements, including one winter and one summer holiday.
What you'll do#
- Provide hygiene and comfort measures for patients.
- Perform direct and indirect patient care activities.
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
- Respond to patient needs promptly and initiate interventions within your scope.
- Recognize changes in patient status and take appropriate action.
- Follow departmental safety rules and report any unsafe conditions or hazards.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in an accredited registered nursing program.
- At least one completed in-person or hands-on clinical rotation.
- Current BLS certification.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Ability to attend mandatory classroom training.
Location & details#
- Positions are available at campuses in Newark and Wilmington, Delaware.
- This is a paid, on-site, full-time position.
- The pay rate is $19.82 per hour plus applicable differentials.
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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