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Form of workThink of what you could achieve if the best possible care was all that mattered. If you had the encouragement and opportunity to truly bond with the patients in your care. And if you could collaborate with the world's brightest scientists, in a bench-to-bedside environment that put you on the leading edge of clinical breakthroughs for children with cancer, sickle cell, and other life-threatening diseases. It's possible at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. As a clinical professional with us, you'll be part of a team that gives our all to make a difference in the lives of patients with the rarest of conditions. All while receiving the resources and support you need to advance your career and be the force behind the cures.
St. Jude is happy to announce that we are now accepting applications for our Summer Nurse Externship program. Applications will only be accepted February 1-March 1.
The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse Student Extern program is a ten week program. The summer nurse extern, under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse, is responsible and accountable for providing safe, direct patient care and appropriate documentation for a pediatric hematology/oncology patient population. With the assistance of the Nursing Education Department and the Unit Council, the nurse extern will identify and participate in a unit based project.
To be considered for this opportunity, please upload ALL of the following documents to your profile BEFORE you submit your application.**
Unfortunately, we are unable to consider incomplete applications.
- A copy of your transcripts (unofficial are acceptable)
- Reference letter
- Personal statement or cover letter (300 words or fewer please)
**You will not be able to upload documents once your application has been submitted.
Externship FAQs
As a Nurse Student Extern, you'll be responsible for providing technical assistance under the direction of a registered nurse to achieve quality patient outcomes. If selected, you'll serve in our Inpatient Units, Outpatient Clinics, or Surgical Services department.
WORK SCHEDULE:
36-40 hours/week, varying shifts
Start date: June 2024*
The duration of the Summer Nurse Externship is 8-10 weeks.
*To maintain the integrity of our program, all nurse externs must start on the same date
To qualify for Nurse Student Extern, you must have:
Completed basic medical/surgical nursing in an accredited school of nursing
Be within 12 months of graduation by June 2024
To qualify for Nurse Student Extern I, you must have:
Completed basic medical/surgical nursing in an accredited school of nursing
Be within 24 months of graduation by June 2024
Have a 3.2 GPA or higher
Strong candidates will also have completed:
A pediatric nursing course
BLS training
Have a 3.2 GPA or higher
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world-regardless of race, religion or a family's ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment.
Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital's roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.
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St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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