About the role#
The Senior Extern to RN Program provides nursing students with hands-on experience at Nationwide Children's Hospital. You will work directly with patients and families under the guidance of an RN. This is a paid position for students entering their senior year of nursing school.
What you'll do#
- Provide basic supportive care for nutrition, mobility, and elimination.
- Collect, document, and report vital signs like temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Assist with patient positioning, procedures, and minor specimen collection.
- Use therapeutic communication to monitor the physical and psychological needs of patients.
- Document care in the electronic health record while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Identify your own learning needs and participate in required educational workshops.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as an incoming senior nursing student in an ACEN, CCNE, or CNEA accredited program.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Current CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Provider).
- Ability to work 16 or 24 hours per week.
- Two clinical instructor references.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Columbus, Ohio.
- The program runs through Winter and Spring 2027.
- This is an on-site, part-time position.
About Nationwide Children's Hospital
Nationwide Children's Hospital is a nonprofit pediatric healthcare system based in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1892, the organization operates over 50 locations and serves 1.8 million patient visits each year. It employs more than 16,000 staff members, including 1,600 medical professionals. The hospital also hosts the Abigail Wexner Research Institute and serves as the Department of Pediatrics for The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
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