Location: Pittsburgh,PA, USA
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Job Description :
Allegheny Health Network is actively considering future 2025 Nurse Externs for the following AHN Hospital locations:
* Allegheny General Hospital
* Allegheny Valley Hospital
* Canonsburg Hospital
* Forbes Hospital
* Grove City Hospital
* Jefferson Hospital
* West Penn Hospital
* Wexford Hospital
* St. Vincent Hospital (Erie)
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
Nurse Extern Program - Summer 2025
Are you a passionate and dedicated nursing student looking for a challenging and rewarding summer experience?
Our Nurse Extern Program offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment. This full-time program will immerse you in the daily realities of nursing while working alongside experienced preceptors.
Program Dates: May 19, 2025 - July 26, 2025 (10 weeks)
Orientation: A mandatory full-week orientation will be held from May 19th-23rd. Attendance is required for all five days; no absences will be permitted.
Program Structure:
* 1:1 Preceptorship: You will be paired with a dedicated nurse preceptor who will provide personalized guidance and support throughout the program. You will work your preceptor's assigned schedule.
* Scheduling: Most shifts will be 3-12 hour shifts, rotating between day and night shifts and including every other weekend. Straight night shifts are also an option. We strongly encourage maintaining the assigned schedule with your preceptor to ensure consistent learning and teamwork; please avoid requesting schedule changes due to preceptor changes. Perioperative and procedural areas may have varied hours depending on procedure schedules and department operating times.
Program Duties:
As a Nurse Extern, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities, including:
* Direct Patient Care: Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Foley catheter care, tracheostomy care, incision and drain care, and more.
* Comprehensive Charting: Documenting thorough patient assessments, vital signs, and other relevant information.
* Communication & Teamwork: Learning to effectively provide hand-off reports and communicate changes in patient status to physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
* Patient Management: Gaining experience in managing your patient assignment under the supervision of your preceptor.
Important Note: Nurse externs are not permitted to administer medications.
This program is a fantastic opportunity to:
* Gain practical nursing skills
* Enhance your clinical judgment
* Build confidence in your abilities
* Develop strong relationships with experienced nurses
Apply now for the chance to launch your nursing career!
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Demonstrates competency in clinical skills (i.e. hygiene, nutritional needs, vital signs, and specimens). (40%)
* Communicates pertinent patient data accurately and utilizes time management skills to organize and prioritize patient care activities. (30%)
* Assumes responsibility for own professional development. (30%)
* Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
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* CPR-American Heart Association
* Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
* Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
* Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
* Enrolled in an approved RN diploma/degree nursing program.
* Projected December 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026 future nursing program graduate within good academic standing.
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
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