Nurse Extern II - L & D

Job Type: Per Diem

Job Shift: Rotate

Holiday Rotation: 

Department: Labor & Delivery

Under the direct supervision of the RN and in accordance with the State Board of Nursing Practice, Nurse Extern II will be provided hands-on experience to prepare them for an accelerated Nurse Residency Program.

Nurse Extern II is a non-productive employee assigned to an experienced RN each shift.

• Non-Productive hours may not exceed 48-hours per month (to total 288 hours maximum during program)
• May work additional hours in productive labor with patient care assistant or equivalent responsibilities.

• Begins during their final six months' prior to graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• A letter of recommendation from nursing faculty is required with application.
• Interview and have a PRN position commitment from the Extern Program and unit leader with a minimum commitment of 24-hours per month.
• Complete hospital orientation an all onboarding requirements.
• All competencies must be validated.
• Remain in good standing with employment requirements to be eligible for transfer into the Nurse Residency Program upon graduation.