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Nursing Assistant - Per Diem (Summer Extern)

CompanyCatholic Health
LocationBethpage
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The nurse extern will provide compassionate patient care and support the interdisciplinary healthcare team in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include documenting patient status in the EMR system and communicating changes in patient needs to the clinical team.
Internship Type
unavailable
Company Size
5093
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
When it comes to health care, Long Islanders have a choice. And a great many choose Catholic Health, an integrated health care system with deep roots in Long Island. We’re known for our rich heritage, founded in faith, serving the health care needs of our community for more than one hundred years. We’re known for delivering a quality patient experience that stands apart from other health care systems. We see patients and their families as human beings, with needs that go beyond the prescriptions and procedures. We listen and partner. At Catholic Health, we’re committed to creating an exceptional experience of comprehensive care by pairing our phenomenal clinical abilities with the emotional support of the home. It’s through this blend of comfort and confidence that we have an innate understanding of our community and deliver peace of mind to those we serve. This philosophy is backed by doctors, nurses, and medical professionals who are among the best in the country, for cardiology, oncology, orthopedic surgery, neuroscience, women’s health, pediatrics, and senior care. Catholic Health is a leader in complex care, from minimally invasive solutions to robotic surgery and the pinpoint accuracy of non-invasive stereotactic radiation therapy as well as ambulatory procedures that pre-empt the need for hospitalization. Beyond our hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers, Catholic Health members many hundreds of physician practices across Long Island and regional nursing service, helping you to stay on your personal path to optimal wellness. It’s easy to see why Catholic Health is the go-to health care system for so many Long Islanders. We’re here for you, body and soul. Our commitment is well-established, so we decided to shorten our name. Catholic Health Services of Long Island is now Catholic Health.
About the Role
Overview

SUMMER 2026 NURSE EXTERN PROGRAM - St. Joseph Hospital

 

We are excited to be offering our Summer 2026 Nurse Externship Program. Our program will give nursing students the opportunity to work hands-on in the hospital with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. You will work side by side with registered nurses who will serve as mentors. They will guide you in developing your clinical & critical thinking skills as you build your confidence as a nursing professional. Our Nursing Education team will provide you with support and facilitate a robust learning experience.

 

You will join our St. Joseph Hospital Nursing team in the delivery of compassionate patient care.


Job Details

Please see below for details on our Summer 2026 Programs:

 

Nurse Externs: will train and work on a full-time or per diem basis throughout the summer as Nursing Assistants. As a valuable member of the patient care team, they will promote a positive patient experience by providing appropriate patient care to their assigned patients. They will work closely with the interdisciplinary team – ensuring they keep them informed of any patient needs they cannot perform or any changes in status they observe. They will document in the EMR system and perform other tasks as assigned.

 

Requirements:

  • Must be available to start 6/1/26 and able to complete a 1 week orientation (Monday to Friday 8am-4pm)
  • Must be a 3rd or 4th year nursing student in a BSN program with the completion of Nursing Fundamentals
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association.

*Please upload a cover letter that is 400 words or less that describes why you went into nursing, what you see yourself doing post-education, and why you are interested in this program.



Salary Range

USD $25.59 - USD $25.59 /Hr.



This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

 

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

 

Come join the best team and welcome our community in our front door.

Key Skills
Patient careClinical skillsCritical thinkingElectronic medical recordsBasic life supportInterdisciplinary collaborationDocumentationNursing fundamentals
Categories
HealthcareEducation
Benefits
Tuition assistanceDefined benefit pension planProfessional growth supportEducational growth support