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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

To participate in the planning and implementation of patient care for pediatric patients and their families under the supervision of the RN. To proactively support the efforts that ensures delivery of safe patient care and services and to promote a safe environment at Children's.

By completing this application, your information will be evaluated by a nurse recruiter and considered for PEP opportunities across the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta healthcare system (Scottish Rite, Hughes Spalding and Arthur M. Blank Hospitals).

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is recruiting talented people like YOU who will put our patients first and help make a difference in their lives. Whether delivering world-class care or finding time to brighten a child’s day, it’s our employees that make Children’s such a special place for thousands of pediatric patients each year.

As one of the nation’s leading pediatric healthcare systems, every role at Children’s is an important one. We all work together to provide the best possible care to the kids we serve. We also take care of each other. Children’s offers a variety of resources and programs to support employees professionally and personally, which is one of the many reasons Fortune magazine has recognized us as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For.”

Pediatric Elective Program (PEP) is an eight-week opportunity for nursing students to expand their roles in bedside care with highly skilled Children’s nurses as their guides. The PEP student has the same job scope and charting capabilities as that of an unlicensed PCT. Each PEP is paired 1:1 with a RN preceptor(s) for the 8 weeks and serves in the role of a PCT. The optimum experience would be for the PEP student to have consistent 1-2 RN preceptors throughout their experience.

Extern Program Dates

June 2 - July 25, 2025

Eligibility & Requirements

Education

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited School of NursingMust have successfully completed 1 year of nursing school with 2 clinical rotations

Certification Summary

BLS Certification is required within 30 days of hire

Specialty areas hiring (all inpatient units):

Specialty Care Areas: Neurology, Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Endocrine, Surgical/Ortho/Trauma, Hematology/Oncology, Rehab, Transplant 

Emergency Department 

Critical Care: PICU, CICU, NICU, TICU 

Interview Process

Complete digital video screening questions and wait to be contacted by a Children’s recruiter for next steps

Education

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited School of NursingMust have successfully completed 1 year of nursing school with 2 clinical rotations

Certification Summary

BLS Certification is required within 30 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of date of hire

Job Responsibilities

Participates in the basic delivery of patient care as assigned by licensed professional personnel using age and developmentally appropriate interventions according to departmental standards of care.Reinforces the education process as related to the delivery of healthcare.Communicates information related to job activities, needs, and responsibilities for assigned shift to appropriate personnel.Initiates and participates in continuous monitoring and improvement of the quality of care and services provided.Accepts responsibility for own growth, development, and professional conduct.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

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Intern/Extern