~ 36 Hours/week, 12 hour shifts, 7 AM – 7 PM with weekend rotations ~

Southern Maine Health Care is offering employment to Student Nurses through a 10-week, summer program. Student Nurse Externs will perform various service duties and technical tasks such as taking vital signs and assisting patients with basic hygiene and activities of daily living. Specific duties may vary by area of assignment.

As a participant in the SMHC Student Nurse Extern Program you will observe firsthand, the dynamics of collaborative nursing practice and to begin the transition of student to professional nurse.

Orientation classes will supplement your hands-on clinical experiences. Clinical opportunities will be offered in our Inpatient Nursing Float which is a fast-paced work environment, and the experience provided will develop critical thinking skills, teamwork and collaborative skills with solid patient care experiences.

From the beginning of June to the middle of August, you will work in our caring, nurturing environment under the guidance of an experienced registered nurse in the patient area:

The Float Pool is the department for Student Nurse Externs that are seeking a dynamic position with an exposure to a broad range of patient acuity levels. Student Nurse Externs joining the Float Pool have the unique opportunity to experience patient care in multiple settings and refine their core skill set. Nurses in this department are adaptable to different units, including specialties, which supports flexibility, time-management skills, and critical thinking skills. Student Nurse Externs will have the ability to float between multiple units and departments during the program weeks, including Med-Surg, Critical Care, Emergency Department, Surgical Services, and other nursing-based specialty areas. Elevate your nursing skill set by building a solid foundation that enables you to take your nursing career in any direction with the experience gained working as a Float Student Nurse Extern.

Transitioning from the classroom to a career can be challenging. You can get a head start on your nursing career by taking advantage of this unique opportunity! Earn as you learn at Southern Maine Health Care during our Student Nurse Extern Program.

Program Timeline and Scheduling:

• Program commences on June 3, 2024 and runs for 10 weeks.

• You will be assigned to work (3) 12-hour shifts: 7am-7pm and will include some weekends.

Eligibility:

The Student Nurse Extern Program is open to any nursing student who:

• Will have senior status in a ADN or BSN program for the fall semester of 2024
• Anticipates graduation in December 2024 or May 2025
• Has completed at least one acute care clinical
• Is a current CNA, on State of Maine Registry
• Is certified in Health Care Provider BLS through August 2024
• Is a student in good standing at an accredited school of nursing

Next Steps:

• Please complete the application
• Include a resume and cover letter

Nursing students who are interested in year round / regular status employment at SMHC, and are CNAs on the Maine State Registry are encouraged to apply for any of our other open positions as a CNA.

Position Summary

The health care work force of the future should have the knowledge and skills to provide patient-centered, community-focused, cost-effective, clinically- effective, coordinated care. To do these things successfully, the work force must be competent, flexible, and adaptive to changes in health care delivery and technology. Under the direction of an R.N., functions as a team member by performing delegated patient care activities and related non- professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Performs a variety of tasks including cleaning of care areas, stocking and disposal of linen and materials supply to ensure assigned areas are kept clean and adequately supplied.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.