Pediatric Nurse Extern - Day Surgery

Valley Children's Healthcare; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children's Hospital in California seeks a Pediatric Nurse Extern to support perioperative nursing activities. The role begins with pre‑op and post‑op involvement, focusing on pediatric patients from newborns to young adults.

You will complete orientation and demonstrate competency through a pediatric theory and clinical coursework pathway. The position requires enrollment in an RN program, a high school diploma/G.E.D., and successful completion of the hospital’s medication exam with BLS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Enrollment in an accredited RN program with at least two semesters completed is required.
• Transcripts showing proof of second semester completion must be submitted.
• Must be continuously enrolled in a Work Study course at an affiliated institution.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing activities learned in the nursing program.
• May assist with medication administration after pediatric theory and clinical coursework and medication exam.

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

RN Program enrollment

Transcripts submission

Work Study enrollment

Job description

About Us:

The Perioperative Department at Valley Children's Hospital is a robust division, incorporating many procedural areas and their associated support services. Periop supports every service line within the hospital, providing care to patients in the Central Valley and its surrounding areas and collaborates with outlying facilities to accomplish our mission to provide the best care to our patients, always.

The Day Surgery process begins with pre-op admitting of the patient, which is inclusive of assessing the patient pre-surgery and preparing them for their surgical day. The most common surgeries are ENT followed by orthopedics and general surgeries and the patients range in age from newborn to young adult.

Post-op phase II is a separate area from the admitting location and requires an entirely different set of skills. This phase of recovery occurs when the patient is awake and transferred from the recovery room to day surgery post‑op where the patient is reunited with family and we begin preparing for discharge.

Periop as a whole employs a vast number of skilled individuals within various units, including registered nurses (RNs), operating room technicians (ORTs), special procedure technicians, sterile processing technicians, imaging technicians, and more. Each division works to provide their team with advancement opportunities that encourage self‑development, offer process improvements, and ultimately work to improve outcomes for our patients.

Job Summary:

Performs nursing activities that have been documented as learned in the nursing program; may assist with medication administration upon completion of the pediatric theory and clinical course work, and successful completion of the Valley Children's medication examination.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)

• Current enrollment with completion of at least two semesters/or equivalent in an accredited RN Program. (required)

• Must submit transcripts showing proof of second semester completion

• Must be continuously enrolled, throughout the duration of employment, in an approved Work Study course at an affiliated institution (Fresno City College, CSU Fresno, Lemoore College, College of the Sequoias, SJVC, Merced College, or CSU Stanislaus).

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)

Skills and Abilities

• Advancement to PNE II is based on completion of the pediatric theory and clinical course work and successful completion of the Valley Children's Hospital medication examination.

Additional Position Details

• Must be able to complete the full, weeklong new hire/clinical orientation. Orientations are typically offered for Pediatric Nurse Externs during school breaks in December or January

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range:

$23.00 - $36.00

Workshift:

Varied (United States of America)

Position Exempt:

No

FTE %:

0

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Daily Hours:

8

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Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.