About the role#
Jefferson is hiring a full-time Nurse Extern for the Telemetry unit at Jefferson Einstein Philly. This position is for the Summer 2027 term and requires working full-time hours, specifically three 12-hour shifts with rotating schedules. You will work in a clinical setting under the supervision of a registered nurse or nurse manager.
What you'll do#
- Perform specific tasks as directed by a registered nurse.
- Carry out routine patient care assignments.
- Demonstrate accountability for your assigned patients during each shift.
- Perform established nursing procedures for individuals or groups of patients.
- Work in controlled care situations.
- Seek out learning opportunities and guidance from appropriate team members.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college of nursing.
- Successful completion of Fundamentals in Nursing.
- Completion of at least one medical-surgical clinical rotation.
- Completion of a clinical skills lab from an accredited professional nursing program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work full-time hours.
Location & details#
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid position.
About Jefferson
Jefferson operates as a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The system includes 33 hospital campuses and provides healthcare services across the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey. It also functions as an educational institution with 10 colleges and three schools offering over 200 academic programs. The organization serves 360,000 health plan members and employs more than 65,000 people.
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