Nurse Extern Program
The Kadlec Nurse Extern Program offers a unique opportunity to build an excellent clinical skill set in a real-world work environment. Under the direction of an RN, the nurse extern contributes to the clinical care of patients. Externs have opportunities in a number of clinical and specialty areas along with flexible scheduling, determined by the student’s school schedule and specific unit needs. The program includes an offer of employment at Kadlec Regional Medical Center as a Nurse Extern, along with tuition assistance opportunities through the Guild program.
For more information please contact: job.recruiting@kadlec.org.
To view information on available benefits as a Kadlec Caregiver, to include tuition reimbursement, please visit Benefits and Rewards - Providence.
Eligibility
To be eligible for consideration for the Kadlec Nurse Extern Program, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled and in active good standing in an accredited associate degree in nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) program
- Successful completion of program’s first quarter (ADN) or semester (BSN) by winter break
- Successful completion of one quarter of clinical rotations by winter break
- Hold an overall minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Must be able to attend the entire new hire orientation, Epic training, and unit orientation (one full week)
Ongoing
Kadlec Nurse Externs will be evaluated on a quarterly/semester basis. To remain eligible in the program, students must meet the above criteria in addition to the following:
- Work a minimum of 8 hours per week (16 hours per pay period), with a maximum of 20 hours per week (40 hours per pay period) for Kadlec Regional Medical Center as a nurse extern
- Meet/exceed the core values of the Kadlec Regional Medical Center’s mission, vision, and values
- Maintain an overall minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
