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Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

A Brief Overview

In the Nurse Extern program, students will become acquainted with the clinical setting, apply academic knowledge to practice, work with nurse preceptors to provide hands-on patient care, and participate in educational seminars. The externs are placed in various areas within CHOP and will rotate through more than one clinical area during the summer program. Our exciting opportunities for rotation are within medical/surgical, ambulatory, intensive care units, perioperative, behavioral health, and King of Prussia Hospital.

The program is open to students enrolled in an RN nursing program and must be within 12 months of graduation by the start of the program. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (inclusive of previous Spring and Summer semesters) is required.

What you will do

• Under RN supervision, assists in the provision of care to patients and families. Follows Nursing Process to deliver safe care: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Responds promptly and positively to patients, families, associates, and all others in a respectful, courteous, and confidential manner.
• Follows hospital and departmental procedures and policies, including but not limited to patient safety, mandatory education, confidentiality, and attendance.
• Demonstrates ability to perform technical skills and use monitoring equipment, under direct supervision of RN/Preceptor.
• Demonstrates high standards of professionalism by maintaining a professional image in all he/she does.
• Responsible for efficient and cost-effective utilization of hospital resources.
• Identifies own learning needs and obtains necessary education to meet requirements of position.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Technical Diploma Enrollment in a Nursing Program Required
• The program is open to students enrolled in an RN nursing program and must be within 12 months of graduation by the start of the program. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (inclusive of previous Spring and Summer semesters) is required.

Experience Qualifications

• In a healthcare setting Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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