Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Extern
Highmark Inc
Pittsburgh, PA

Summer 2025 Nurse Extern Opportunities, Allegheny Health Network (Erie Region)

Company : Job Description : Thank you for your interest in Allegheny Health Network's 2025 Nurse Extern Program! We encourage you to complete an application; our team will be in contact mid-late September 2024 to start the interview process. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you! Allegheny Health Network is actively considering future 2025 Nurse Externs for the following AHN Hospital locations: * Allegheny General Hospital * Allegheny Valley Hospital * Canonsburg Hospital * Forbes Hospital * Grove City Hospital * Jefferson Hospital * West Penn Hospital * Wexford Hospital * St. Vincent Hospital (Erie) GENERAL OVERVIEW: Performs day to day clinical and patient care activities under the direct supervision of the professional nurse. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Demonstrates competency in clinical skills (i.e. hygiene, nutritional needs, vital signs, and specimens). (40%) * Communicates pertinent patient data accurately and utilizes time management skills to organize and prioritize patient care activities. (30%) * Assumes responsibility for own professional development. (30%) * Performs other duties as assigned or required. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum * * CPR - American Heart Association * Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate * Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate * Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate * Enrolled in an approved/accredited diploma/degree nursing program * Projected December 2025 or Spring 2026 nursing program graduate in good academic standing. Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. EEO is The Law Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf) We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact number below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at [email protected] California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice