General Summary Under frequent supervision, the student extern will be trained and work in one or more entry level positions within the hospital including but not limited to Nutrition Services, Transport, Radiology Transport and Environmental Services and Patient Admissions. Mission All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve. Reporting Relationships Reports directly to the Extern Program Manager and the Manager or Director of the area to which they are assigned.

Qualifications

The student extern must be a High School Senior or a Junior in their second semester and must be able to read and write. Must be able to follow specific instructions, methods and procedures with limited guidance from supervision. Acute hearing required to assimilate oral communication from supervisor, patients, physicians, family members, or other staff members. Requires ability to hear transport requests transmitted through communication devices. Good verbal communication skills necessary. Some positions require current CPR certification which will be provided as part of the onboarding process if necessary.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation: • Pay Range: 17 • Other Compensation (if applicable): Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide 4South is a 24-bed acute Telemetry/Step-Down Kaiser Permanente unit with remote telemetry capabilities. The unit provides 24-hour compassionate nursing care to a diverse patient population. We accept patients admitted with diagnoses such as, but not limited to Stroke, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cellulitis, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Sepsis, Infectious Diseases, Various Gastrointestinal Disorders, Renal Failure and General Surgical Needs. Nursing care follows the Relationship Based Care Model. This model emphasizes the importance of the relationships between the nurses, patients, and families. Whenever possible, the patient and family are included in the plan of care, treatment and setting of goals during their hospitalization. We have a very active Unit Practice Council and we also promote and encourage our team members to apply for advancement on our Professional Advancement Model. 4 South also incorporates virtual nursing into their workflow. Virtual nurses are responsible for completing admissions, discharges, some checklists and patient education. If you are a motivated individual who is looking to work in an environment that fosters creativity, professionalism, and collaboration then 4 South is the place for you.