Pediatric Nurse Extern - Float Pool

LE01 Valley Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children’s Hospital is seeking a Nursing Extern who has completed nursing program coursework and is enrolled in an accredited RN program. The role may involve initial exposure to medication administration after passing the pediatric theory and clinical coursework and the hospital medication examination.

Orientation is weeklong and targeted to Pediatric Nurse Externs, with a setup across California locations.

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. 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.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing activities learned in the nursing program.
• Assist with medication administration after required coursework and exam completion.
• Complete weeklong new hire/clinical orientation and any required trainings.

Skills

Advancement to PNE II

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

RN Program – 2 semesters

Job description

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 and 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

About Us

Valley Children’s Healthcare – one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation – provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.