Nurse Extern East Valley

Dignity Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Extern RN residency at Chandler Regional Medical Center, part of Dignity Health, offers a dynamic, supervised environment where nursing students advance through hands-on patient care, collaboration with physicians, and mentorship across units.

You will participate in our evidence-based Residency Program, complete orientation, and learn through practice while delivering individualized care, monitoring vitals, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Block 1 of Nursing School.
• Current AHA BLS completion card.
• Enrolled in AZBN approved BSN or ADN Nursing Program.
• Two letters of recommendations from clinical nursing instructors are required.
• Available to work 1-2 shifts per pay period; days, nights and weekends available.
• Able to complete the new hire onboarding process.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients according to standards of care and individual needs.
• Monitor vital signs, labs, and diagnostic tests and act on abnormal results.
• Observe and document administration of medications and IV solutions.
• Document assessments, findings, and histories in the patient record.
• Assess pain using standard scales to promote comfort and participation.
• Identify comfort function goals with patients.

Education

Block 1 of Nursing School

AHA BLS completion card

Enrolled in AZBN BSN or ADN program

Two letters of recommendations from clinical instructors

Available to work 1-2 shifts per pay period (casual non-benefited)

Complete new hire onboarding process

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Extern RN, you will experience a dynamic and supportive residency, receiving personalized attention to foster long-term success and cross-training across our interconnected Nursing units.

Every day you will deliver individualized patient care by collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, administering treatments, monitoring vital signs, and educating patients and families, all while embracing varied nursing tasks.

To be successful in this role, you will actively engage in our comprehensive, evidence-based Residency Program, utilizing clinical orientation, practice, and mentorship. You will demonstrate a passion for learning and teamwork within a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

• Assess patients according to standards of care and individual patient needs
• Monitors vital signs, lab values and diagnostic tests and reports/acts on abnormal results
• Observes the administration of prescribed medications and intravenous solutions and applies medication concepts/theories to Extern patient population
• Documents clinically relevant assessments, findings, and histories in the patient's record according to hospital protocols
• Assesses pain level in all patients using "0-10", "Faces", or other approved scale to promote comfort and enable patients to participate in their healing
• Identifies comfort function goals with patients

Program start date December 7th 2026

Job Requirements

Required

• Must have successfully completed Block 1 of Nursing School
• Current Healthcare Provider AHA BLS completion card
• Enrolled in accredited and/or AZBN approved BSN or Concurrent Enrollment (ADN/BSN)Nursing Program
• Two letters of recommendations from clinical nursing instructors ( required )
• Be able to work 1-2 shifts per pay period (2-4 shifts per month) as a casualnon-benefited employee. Days Nights and Weekends are available.
• Be able to successfully complete the new hire on-boarding process

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Imagine working in an environment where your experience and dedication truly makes a difference, guided by Dignity Health's profound values: Dignity, Justice, Stewardship, Collaboration, and Quality. Here, patient-first care isn't just a motto – it's our daily practice. As a leading 443-bed acute care hospital, we champion interdisciplinary teamwork and the highest standards of safety, because our patients, and you, deserve nothing less.

For over 50 years, Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been a trusted partner to the vibrant East Valley community. This means you'll be joining a stable, growing organization with a rich history of service and innovation. We're passionate about your professional growth, offering extensive training, comprehensive resources, and abundant career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

If you're a dedicated, compassionate professional eager for a dynamic, patient-centered career with one of Arizona's 'Most Admired Companies,' and you thrive in a truly supportive environment, we invite you to discover how your passion can transform lives at CRMC. Explore our opportunities and become a part of a team that celebrates you.

Pay Range

$18.00 - $21.71 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.