Nursing Student Extern/CNA

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Department: Float Pool

Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 36 - 40

Work Schedule: Variable

Summary:

This is a 10-week summer extern program for student nurses entering into their senior year of nursing school . The program provides undergraduate nursing students with an educational opportunity to improve their nursing skills in clinical setting while providing summer employment. As a Student Nurse Extern, you will be introduced to an environment that fosters excellence in all areas of nursing. Under the supervision of a clinical coach (Registered Nurse), externs will observe and assist in direct patient care, gaining hands-on experience and enhancing assessment skills. Education in-services will also be presented throughout the 10-week program to further supplement the learning process. Each extern will be assigned a project that enhances nursing practice within the organization. This project will be presented at the end of the 10-week program to nursing staff and leaders. Candidates must be able to commit to working a full 36-40 hours per week. Candidates will follow the schedule of their clinical coach, weekends and evening rotation are a requirement of this program. Candidates must have their own source of transportation for community rotations.

• This program will commence on May 27 th and complete on August 1st.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Must be enrolled in an Accredited Associates Degree or Bachelor of Science Nursing program
• Must be entering senior year of nursing program. With predicted graduation date of 2025 or May of 2026
• Must be in good standing in the School of Nursing

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Active and in good standing Maine CNA License Required or eligible to obtain.
• For your application to be considered complete you must include:
• • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Proof of Basic Life Support certification
  • One letter of recommendation from nursing program faculty

Responsibilities:

Other Information:

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials

• Required Certified Nursing Assistant

Education

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Working Conditions

• Extend body and limbs to reach items.
• Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of kneeling.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Prolonged periods of walking.