• Nurse Extern

    Dayton Children's Hospital (Dayton, OH)


    Facility:Department:Nursing EducationSchedule:Full timeHours:36Job Details:The Nurse Extern collaborates with the Clinical Nurse to assist in direct patient care activities as assigned to meet unit needs. The Nurse Extern, under supervision of a Registered Nurse, interacts with an interdisciplinary team to promote the optimal health potential of the patient and family, delivering competent nursing care based on a documented assessment of the patient/family needs and the hospital mission. The Nurse Extern promotes a patient and family experience-oriented environment and acts as a change agent to meet the rapidly changing census and needs of all customers-both internal and external.

     

    All candidates for the Dayton Children's Nursing Externship program must demonstrate they have satisfied the academic requirements of the partnering academic institution, up to and including a high school diploma or GED as validated by the academic institution. The student and academic institution will ensure that Dayton Children's receives a document from the academic institution which confirms the high school diploma or GED have been verified prior to the student being considered for employment.

    Program Eligibility

    • Currently enrolled at Wright State University or Cedarville University with graduation no later than the spring following your externship.

    • If attending another accredited nursing program, you can still apply for the externship. If accepted into the program, you will need to enroll as a non-degree seeking student at Wright State University in order to participate in the program.

    Department Specific Job Details:

    9 week summer program from May 4th-July 4th 2026.

    Externships are available in the following pediatric specialty areas:

    + Behavioral health

    + Emergency department

    + Hematology/oncology

    + Home care

    + House float

    + Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)

    + Perioperative services

    + Newborn intensive care unit (NICU)

    + Specialty pediatrics

    + Transitional care unit (TCU)

     

    Program Eligibility

     

    + Currently enrolled at Wright State University or Cedarville University with graduation no later than the spring following your externship.

    + If attending another accredited nursing program, you can still apply for the externship. If accepted into the program, you will need to enroll as a non-degree seeking student at Wright State University in order to participate in the program.

    + Completion of all junior-level courses

    + Completion of pediatric or maternal child rotation required

    + Completed references from two nursing faculty members. A professor recommendation is needed because it provides an extern al, credible perspective on your academic abilities, work ethic, and potential for success in the extern program.

    Education Requirements:

    GED (Required), High School (Required)

    Certification/License Requirements:

    CPR: Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Heart Association

     

    At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other.

     

    We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today!

    Our values:

    + We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees.

    + We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions.

    + We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do.

    + We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care.

    + We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow.

    + We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.

     

    Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.