Summer 2027 Nurse Extern Program, Allegheny Health Network - Greater Pittsburgh Opportunities

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) offers a Nurse Extern Program across multiple AHN hospital locations, including Allegheny General, West Penn, and others in the Pittsburgh region.

Applicants should be enrolled in an approved nursing program and anticipate graduation in December 2027, Spring 2028, or Summer 2028. Interviews occur between late 2026 and early 2027, with placement based on location preferences and needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum: enrolled in an approved nursing program.
• Preferred: current enrollment with graduation in Dec 2027, Spring 2028 or Summer 2028.

Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day clinical and patient care activities under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Communicates patient data accurately and prioritizes care tasks.
• Engages in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Nursing student

Education

Enrolled in nursing program

Job description

Company: Job Description:

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is accepting applications for 2027 Nurse Extern Program across multiple hospital locations throughout our network. This application serves as a centralized application for multiple AHN hospital locations. During the application process, please carefully review and complete the questionnaire, selecting your top three (3) preferred hospital locations for consideration. Interviews are expected to take place between early November 2026 and early 2027. Interview invitations and placement decisions will be based on your location preferences, organizational needs, and position availability. We encourage you to thoughtfully rank the locations where you would be most interested in completing your Nurse Extern experience.

Participating AHN Hospital Locations:

• Allegheny General Hospital
• Allegheny Valley Hospital
• Canonsburg Hospital
• Forbes Hospital
• Grove City Hospital
• Jefferson Hospital
• St. Vincent Hospital (Erie, PA)
• West Penn Hospital
• Wexford Hospital

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Performs day to day clinical and patient care activities under the direct supervision of the professional nurse.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• (40%) Demonstrates competency in clinical skills (i.e. hygiene, nutritional needs, vital signs, and specimens).
• (30%) Communicates pertinent patient data accurately and utilizes time management skills to organize and prioritize patient care activities.
• (30%) Assumes responsibility for own professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Enrolled in an approved diploma/degree nursing program.
• Preferred: Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and scheduled to graduate in December 2027, Spring 2028, or Summer 2028.

Additional Employment Requirements:

CPR – American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer:

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement:

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.