Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care respective to the assigned patient populations.
Participates in assigned educational activities.
May provide more sophisticated clinical treatments for assigned patients while assisting the RN and under that RN’s direct observation and supervision.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Student Nurse Externs must be available to work full-time during the 10-week program.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Must be currently enrolled in an Associates, Diploma, or Bachelors of Science Nursing program, with completion of at least two semesters of clinical rotation.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal office and patient care environments with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. Occasional exposure to communicable diseases.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Additional Information
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Summary ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care respective to the assigned patient populations. Participates in assigned educational activities. May provide more sophisticated clinical treatments for assigned patients while assisting the RN and under that RN’s direct observation and supervision. Performs other duties as assigned. LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Must be currently enrolled in an Associates, Diploma, or Bachelors of Science Nursing program, with completion of at least two semesters of clinical rotation. WORKING CONDITIONS Normal office and patient care environments with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. Occasional exposure to communicable diseases. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Click here to view physical requirements. Additional Information CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law - click here for more information Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at TalentTeam@chkd.org Show more Show less
Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Education and Professional Development Shift: Varying Shifts (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40 Summary: Cook Children’s Nurse Externship Program offers an exceptional pediatric learning opportunity to enhance the extern's role transition, reinforcement of skills and development of new knowledge. Nurse Externs will complete a 10-week program . The externship consists of clinical experience and classroom activities. Externs will be placed on one of the following units based upon the interview: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Hematology/Oncology floor Surgical floor Rehabilitation/Transitional Care Unit Surgical services (OR, Recovery, Pre-op) Cardiac Unit Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Medical floor GI/Renal floor Emergency department Endocrine floor Epilepsy Monitoring Unit/Medical Unit Internal staffing (opportunity to experience multiple units) BSN students with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA who will have completed 2 clinical courses by May 18 may apply. Application process: Applicants complete an online application through Cook Children’s career site, as well as an additional information form. Transcript and two letter of recommendation forms are also required. (We recommend downloading and saving the Request for Additional Information and the Letter of Recommendation to your computer before completing or sending to your references.) You must complete the online application and submit all your required documentation together in one email by January 26, 2025 . The two individuals completing the letter of recommendation forms should send the form directly to nurse.extern@cookchildrens.org . Selection process: The Nurse Extern Coordinators will evaluate applications and select candidates for interviews. If you are selected for an interview, they will call to arrange an appointment. Timeline: Dec. 1, 2025 – Cook Children’s Workday online application portal opens Jan. 26, 2026 – Deadline for all application components, including on-line application (must be received by 7:00 a.m. CST) Week of Feb. 16-20, 2026 – Interviews (via Zoom) Week of Feb. 23, 2026 – Selection of externs and notification May 18, 2026 – Start of program July 25, 2026 – End of program About Us: Cook Children's Health Care System Cook Children's Health Care System offers a unique approach to caring for children because we are one of the country's leading integrated pediatric health care delivery organizations. Patients benefit from the integrated system because it allows Cook Children's to use all of its resources to treat a patient and allows for easy communication between the various companies by physicians with a focus on caring for children and adolescents. Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status , genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.
Job Details Level : Entry Job Location : Bethany Children's Health Center - Bethany, OK Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Category : Nursing - Inpatient Nurse Externship - Full Time (Summer 2026) Bethany Children's Health Center offers a nine-week paid Nurse Externship Program that offers unique hands-on clinical experience for nursing students entering their senior year of nursing school. As a Nurse Extern, you will join Bethany Children's for a nine-week paid externship to assist the pediatric patient care team by performing activities of daily living such as feeding meals, bathing, monitoring vital signs and donning/doffing splints and orthotic devices. All CNAs and NAs perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and core values of excellence, integrity, compassion, service and stewardship. Responsibilities: Perform basic patient care and work with an experienced RN who will provide training and mentorship throughout the program. Have the opportunity to hone in on an area of focus (Complex Care, Transitional Care, and PMRU) Explore different aspects of pediatric nursing from the perspective of Case Managers, Nurse Practitioners, Clinic Nurses and Nursing Leadership. Plan and provide a presentation to your cohort and other healthcare team members on a diagnosis or problem facing nurses today. Schedule : Able to work full time hours from June 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026, with a week off at the Fourth of July. Requirements: Must be in between Junior and Senior year or graduating from your nursing program in December 2026 or May 2027. A letter of recommendation signed by a faculty member from the program in which you are enrolled. A current academic transcript. A skills check-off list must be turned in upon hire. Application Deadline: February 13, 2026 About Us Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart. Bethany Children’s Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) , the nation’s original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children’s Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation. In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships. **Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license .
Job Summary Nursing student in Nurse Intern II position must meet Level 2 requirements and will have a cooperative education experience in the hospital that emphasize the delivery of nursing care to adolescents and children with acute and chronic illness. Students will function in the role as unlicensed assistive personnel. At no time is the student permitted to give medications or perform invasive procedures. The student will perform under the direction of a RN and will report to the unit Nursing Director. Students will have the unique opportunity to provide care to a diverse patient population. The hospital emphasizes family centered care through a multidisciplinary team approach and patient/family education. The nursing student in this position will learn from RNs and healthcare providers by observing other patient care activities and participating in additional learning opportunities throughout the hospital. #STC Qualifications Education Requirements Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role. High School Diploma - OR - GED Experience Relevant Experience Certification and Licensure BLS Certification Required Skills Collaborative Skills Computer Skills to include use and navigation Customer Service Skills Detail Oriented Excellent Communications Skills General Clerical Skills Organizational Skills Problem Solving Skills Service Orientation Strong Team Player Overview Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital. In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Hospital Tour
JOB SUMMARY Assist the nursing staff by performing assigned duties to help patients meet the activities of daily living, collect specimens, vital signs, and other related data and assists in communication of patient/family needs to the nurse or other team members. Performs patient care activities/treatments for which basic competency has been documented under the supervision of an RN. The activities include skills verified by faculty of the nursing program and documented on the school’s skills checklist. In addition, the individual must demonstrate competency in the skill performance as determined by T.J. Samson Community Hospital and documented on the nursing intern competency checklist. Demonstrates competency in dealing with patient specific to the work area. Performs other related duties. JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education Active enrollment at a board-approved pre-licensure program of nursing with completion of their Junior Year. Required Skills Successful completion of skills checklist at school of nursing, orientation to the job level, and on-the-job training as necessary. Minimum Work Experience None Work Requirements: 10 week paid externship where extern will be expected to work full time hours alongside a designated RN. Must commit in advance to all 10 weeks. Less than 24 hours/week is considered PRN and follow PRN Guidelines. Staff is encouraged to work 12-hour shifts if possible. Turn in days available to appropriate scheduling staff by the deadline for request. All requests for work hours will be considered, based on need, but may not be granted. FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS Physical Requirements Sitting - =>32% Walking - =>32% Standing - =>32% Bending/Squatting - =>32% Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15% Twisting - 1-15% OSHA Category High potential for direct exposures. Visual and Hearing Requirements Must be able to see with corrective eye wear. Must be able to hear clearly with assistance. Color vision ability required. Other Physical/Environmental Demands Lifting - 0-50lbs, 50lbs or more with assistance Carrying - 0-50lbs, 50lbs or more with assistance Pulling - up to 200lbs Pushing - up to 200lbs LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES Mission, Service, and Values Supports the hospital Mission, Service and Values. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS This role is designed to provide practical experience in a supervised work situation for senior level nursing students. This employment opportunity in intended to enhance the experiential preparation of pre-licensure nursing students while assuring the safe and effective care of patients as allowed by Kentucky Board of Nursing 201KAR 20:400. Essential duties of this position will comply with applicable statutes, regulations, and responsibilities related to delegation of tasks to unlicensed persons. The Nurse Extern may provide nursing assistance under the continuous, direct, onsite supervision of a designated registered nurse. Provides personal patient care according to organizational standards and policies Provides nutritional support as indicated by patient condition Obtains and documents accurately weights, I&O, and vital signs as indicated by unit needs Assists the RN in gathering initial vital signs, weight, and orients patients to hospital environment for initial assessment and history Reports abnormal findings to RN Assists to identify physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of the patient Performs patient care activities, treatments, and procedures delegated/supervise by RN staff for which individual has demonstrated competency Collaborates with other team members to maintain a high quality of care Proactively identifies and resolves issues within the unit; refers to Nurse Manager as indicated Maintains a safe, neat work environment in patient care area Completes any other assigned duties as necessary to meet the needs of the department and patients Adheres to T.J. Samson's customer service standards and promotes a service orientation in the performance of job duties and responsibilities and in interactions with patients, visitors and other T.J. Samson staff members