Senior Extern to RN Program (Senior Nursing Students)
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH, US
Summary
Performs basic supportive care for pediatric and adult patients under the supervision of an RN or Care Manager. Collects and documents vital signs, assists with procedures, and maintains patient safety while adhering to organizational policies.
Job Description
Overview:
Base pay $19.10/hr plus applicable shift differentials. Not eligible for benefits.
Position Requirements:
- Must be an incoming senior nursing student from an ACEN, CCNE, CNEA accredited program.
- GPA must be 3.0 or higher, unofficial transcript required.
- Completion of pediatric clinical prior to Fall 2026 preferred.
- Two clinical instructor references required and will be collected via Skill Survey.
- Must be able to work a minimum of 16 or 24 hrs/week based on unit preference.
- Must be able to attend all program dates listed below.
- If hired as RN, will receive financial assistance for NCLEX Prep Course.
Program Dates:
- Hybrid Orientation: January 4-8
- Begin Shifts on Unit: Week of January 10
- Workshops: January 22, February 19, March 26, April 23 from 12p-4p
- Graduation: May 17
Job Description Summary:
Performs basic supportive care to specified patients and families under the direction and supervision of an RN or Care Manager. Collects, documents, and reports data to the RN Care Manager but does not interpret data. Demonstrates competence in providing age-appropriate care and service for pediatric patients from birth to 21 years, and selected adults.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Provides care using a Family Centered approach. Provides basic supportive care pertaining to nutrition, mobility, and elimination.
- Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring the physical, psychological and social needs of patients and families.
- Remains compliant with HIPAA, maintains professionalism and ensures confidentiality of patient information.
- Collects, documents, and reports vital signs such as: Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure or mean arterial pressure, heights, and weights. Completes screening questions and documents all items into the electronic health record.
- Promotes general patient safety and performs minor specimen collection and testing. Holds, positions patients and assists with procedures. Preps all materials and supplies as needed.
- Documents according to organizational standards, policies and procedures.
- Identifies learning needs and participates in educational activities as appropriate.
Education Requirement:
Last semester of senior year in a nationally accredited nursing program, baccalaureate preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
(not specified)
Certifications:
Current CPR (BLS for Healthcare Provider), required.
Skills:
- Sound written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated basic computer skills.
- Displays a positive presence and interacts with all levels of staff.
Experience:
(not specified)
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: (none specified)
FREQUENTLY: (none specified)
CONTINUOUSLY: (none specified)
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
(not specified)
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
Nationwide Children’s is one of America's largest pediatric hospitals, an international leader in research and is ranked in all 10 specialties on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” list. Our staff, comprised of 1,600 medical professionals and over 16,000 employees, provides state-of-the-art pediatric care for 1.8 million patient visits annually. And, according to the Children’s Hospital Association, Nationwide Children's is the #1 provider of pediatric surgery in the country.
Our doctors represent every major pediatric sub-specialty. With over 50 locations throughout Ohio, signature programs include heart, cancer, gastroenterology and neonatology care, all of which are internationally recognized. Tim Robinson is CEO of Nationwide Children’s, which includes the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s, Nationwide Children’s Foundation and The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s.
As home to the Department of Pediatrics of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Nationwide Children’s physicians train the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric specialists. The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s is one of the Top 10 National Institutes of Health-funded freestanding pediatric research facilities. Nationwide Children’s remains true to the original mission since its founding in 1892 of providing care regardless of a family’s ability to pay. More information is available at NationwideChildrens.org.
Founded
1892
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Columbus, OH
Nationwide Children’s is one of America's largest pediatric hospitals, an international leader in research and is ranked in all 10 specialties on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” list. Our staff, comprised of 1,600 medical professionals and over 16,000 employees, provides state-of-the-art pediatric care for 1.8 million patient visits annually. And, according to the Children’s Hospital Association, Nationwide Children's is the #1 provider of pediatric surgery in the country.
Our doctors represent every major pediatric sub-specialty. With over 50 locations throughout Ohio, signature programs include heart, cancer, gastroenterology and neonatology care, all of which are internationally recognized. Tim Robinson is CEO of Nationwide Children’s, which includes the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s, Nationwide Children’s Foundation and The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s.
As home to the Department of Pediatrics of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Nationwide Children’s physicians train the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric specialists. The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s is one of the Top 10 National Institutes of Health-funded freestanding pediatric research facilities. Nationwide Children’s remains true to the original mission since its founding in 1892 of providing care regardless of a family’s ability to pay. More information is available at NationwideChildrens.org.
Founded
1892
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Columbus, OH