Nurse Extern Program

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's is offering a Nurse Extern Program at the Main Campus. This 9-week summer externship provides hands-on experience in multiple pediatric specialty areas under RN supervision.

You will engage with an interdisciplinary team to deliver age-appropriate care and support families. Eligible applicants are currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program (Wright State University or Cedarville University preferred) and must complete relevant pediatric rotations, with references from

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in nursing program with graduation no later than spring after externship.
• Enrollment at Wright State University or Cedarville University preferred; other programs allowed.
• Completion of junior-level nursing courses.
• Completion of pediatric or maternal-child rotation.
• References from two nursing faculty; professor recommendation required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to address patient needs.
• Promotes a patient and family-centered care environment.
• Supports hospital mission and adapts to census and patient care demands.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing program enrollment

Job description

Nurse Extern Program# dayton children's## Nurse Extern ProgramApply: Dayton Children's - Main Campus: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: January 4, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): R24750## **Facility:**Dayton Children's - Main Campus## **Department:**Nursing Education## **Schedule:**Full time## **Hours:**36## **Job Details:**The Nurse Extern collaborates with the Clinical Nurse to assist in direct patient care activities as assigned to meet unit needs. The Nurse Extern, under supervision of a Registered Nurse, interacts with an interdisciplinary team to promote the optimal health potential of the patient and family, delivering competent nursing care based on a documented assessment of the patient/family needs and the hospital mission. The Nurse Extern promotes a patient and family experience-oriented environment and acts as a change agent to meet the rapidly changing census and needs of all customers-both internal and external. All candidates for the Dayton Children's Nursing Externship program must demonstrate they have satisfied the academic requirements of the partnering academic institution, up to and including a high school diploma or GED as validated by the academic institution. The student and academic institution will ensure that Dayton Children's receives a document from the academic institution which confirms the high school diploma or GED have been verified prior to the student being considered for employment.**Department Specific Job Details:**9-week summer program from (5/17/27 - 7/17/27)Externships are available in the following pediatric specialty areas:* Behavioral health* Emergency department* Hematology/oncology* Home care* House float* Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)* Perioperative services* Newborn intensive care unit (NICU)* Specialty pediatrics* Transitional care unit (TCU) **Program Eligibility** Currently enrolled at Wright State University or Cedarville University with graduation no later than the spring following your externship. If attending another accredited nursing program, you can still apply for the externship. If accepted into the program, you will need to enroll as a non-degree seeking student at Wright State University in order to participate in the program.Completion of all junior-level coursesCompletion of pediatric or maternal child rotation requiredCompleted references from two nursing faculty members. A professor recommendation is needed because it provides an external, credible perspective on your academic abilities, work ethic, and potential for success in the extern program.