What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Student Externship position at CentraState Healthcare System?
Overview
Nurse Externship Program
9-week Program -- June - August 2025
(Participants must be able to commit to the entire 9 week program)
Opportunities available:
Oncology/Infusion -- Behavioral Health -- Medical/Surgical Units (Neuro, ACE, PCU, Ortho) -- Emergency -- Critical Care
- Offers the nursing student about to enter their senior year the opportunity to work side by side with an experienced nursing professional.
- You will learn valuable skills and gain the confidence you need to be successful in nursing.
- Will attend classroom orientation before being assigned to the clinical areas along with a weekly lecture series designed especially for Nurse Externs. Topics range from skin and wound care, pain management, to oncology issues and more.
- Through this program, you have the opportunity to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills in the day-to-day practice of nursing.
- The atmosphere is friendly and the opportunities abound in our progressive community hospital.
- Many of our nurse externs have gone on to become MSTs (multiskilled technicians) or PCTs (patient care technicians) and upon graduation have come back to CentraState as new RNs in our residency program.
- Hourly Rate - $18.00 hr.
Responsibilities
- Provides skilled technical nursing assistance by performing assigned duties and services required to deliver quality patient care.
- Participates in the development of the plan of care and discharge planning needs for patients, under the direction of the RN.
- Performs pain screening as indicated, notifies the RN immediately of patient’s report of pain or discomfort, and provides appropriate non-pharmacologic interventions as directed by RN.
- Assists with data collection and reports abnormal findings to the RN.
- Documents clinical findings under direction of RN.
- Provides partial and/or complete direct personal hygienic care to patients.
- To qualify, candidates must have completed their junior year in an accredited BSN program.
- BLS certification required.
- Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team are also essential
Qualifications
- To qualify, candidates must have completed junior year in an accredited BSN program.
- BLS certification required.
- Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team are also essential.
About Us
CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year.
When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in health care, and making a difference in our community. We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more.
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