Summer 2027 Nurse Extern Program, Allegheny Health Network - Erie, PA Opportunities

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Job Description :

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is accepting applications for 2027 Nurse Extern Program across multiple hospital locations throughout our network. This application serves as a centralized application for multiple AHN hospital locations.

During the application process, please carefully review and complete the questionnaire. Candidates may select St. Vincent Hospital as their sole location preference or choose up to three (3) preferred hospital locations for consideration.

Interviews are expected to take place between early November 2026 and early 2027 . Interview invitations and placement decisions will be based on your location preferences, organizational needs, and position availability. We encourage you to thoughtfully rank the locations where you would be most interested in completing your Nurse Extern experience.

Participating AHN Hospital Locations:

St. Vincent Hospital (Erie, PA)

Additional Participating AHN Hospital Locations Available for Consideration Through the Questionnaire:

• •Allegheny General Hospital
• •Allegheny Valley Hospital
• •Canonsburg Hospital
• •Forbes Hospital
• •Grove City Hospital
• •Jefferson Hospital
• •West Penn Hospital
• •Wexford Hospital

Please note that selecting a location does not guarantee placement at that facility; however, every effort will be made to consider your preferences throughout the interview and placement process.

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

Enrolled in an approved diploma/degree nursing program.

Preferred :

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and scheduled to graduate in December 2027, Spring 2028, or Summer 2028 .

Additional Employment Requirements:

• •CPR – American Heart Association
• •Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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.

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