Nurse Extern - December 2026 Grads - Multi Unit Externship - Best Fit - Sinai

Aurora Sinai has an innovative program for nursing students interested in gaining additional skills, and seeking to develop their nursing process in preparation to becoming a graduate nurse. In this program nursing students will have the opportunity to complete rotations in three units at Aurora Sinai. Each month the student will move to a different unit with opportunity to learn about the unit's patient population, unit's culture, leaders and interact with staff. Units included: Med Surg Ortho; Acute Care for the Elderly/Stroke/Observation; Cardiac Medical Telemetry. At the end of the externship the nursing student will promote to a graduate nurse position in the area that best fits their skills, interests and professional goals. The nurse extern program at Aurora Sinai aims to narrow the gap between nursing school and professional nursing. Nurse externs have historically been more successful in the transition into the nursing profession, many times requiring shorter orientation than students who did not complete an externship. This is a great opportunity to start a career in nursing at a site committed to service and Health Equity.

Responsibilities

Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, completes activities of daily living, vital sign completion and blood glucose monitoring; Collaborates with the Registered Nurse in establishing a plan of care based upon an analysis of health, education and developmental needs and patient/family preferences; Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, evaluates patient response to interventions and effectively communicates observations and patient needs to the Registered Nurse; Develops delegation skills appropriate to Health Unit Coordinators, Nursing Assistants and technical roles on unit; Administers medication as delegated by the Registered Nurse; Manages an increased number of patients and incorporates principles of time management into shift routine; Demonstrates an ability to collect and synthesize relevant patient data accurately identifying patient status and needs; In emergency situations and under appropriate supervision of a Registered Nurse, participates in activities they have demonstrated knowledge and skill in; Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures; Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Nursing; Current enrollment (in final year) or graduate of an accredited nursing program; Successful completion of a Medical Surgical Course that includes pharmacological concepts; School transcripts required with Med Surg and pharmacology courses successfully completed; Good interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities/workload necessary; Must be available to start September 2026 and be available 1 day a week until graduation; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs over the head, carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present; Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines; Must have functional vision and hearing; Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; protective clothing must be worn as necessary; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; No experience required; None Required licensure