Pediatric Nurse Extern — Perioperative Care Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Clinical orientation for new hires

Job summary

Valley Children’s Hospital in the Central Valley seeks a nursing extern in the Perioperative Department to assist during pre-op, intraop, and post-op activities and support postoperative recovery processes. The role emphasizes learning on the job with supervision and adherence to pediatric standards.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and active RN program enrollment with transcripts and a hospital Work Study affiliation. BLS is required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required).
• Current enrollment with completion of at least two semesters in an accredited RN Program.
• Must submit transcripts showing proof of second semester completion.
• Must be continuously enrolled in a Work Study course at an affiliated institution.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing activities that have been documented as learned in the nursing program.
• May assist with medication administration upon completion of pediatric theory and clinical coursework and medication examination.
• Advancement opportunities via completion of pediatric theory/clinical coursework and hospital medication examination.
• Complete the full, weeklong new hire/clinical orientation and participate in pediatric extern orientations during school breaks.

Skills

Nursing basics

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RN Program enrollment (two semesters)

Job description

Valley Children’s Hospital in the Central Valley seeks a nursing extern in the Perioperative Department to assist during pre-op, intraop, and post-op activities and support postoperative recovery processes. The role emphasizes learning on the job with supervision and adherence to pediatric standards.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and active RN program enrollment with transcripts and a hospital Work Study affiliation. BLS is required within 30 days of hire.