Mercy South - Winter Nurse Externship

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy South Winter Externship offers nursing students a paid externship that bridges classroom learning with real-world practice. You will work under the guidance of Mercy nurses, rotating through multiple units to gain hands-on experience and develop clinical skills.

Applicants must be enrolled in an approved RN or LPN program and have completed at least two nursing semesters. The program runs at 10010 Kennerly Road, St.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an approved registered nurse (RN) or practical nurse (LPN) nursing program.
• Must have completed at least two semesters of nursing school with clinical rotations.
• Able to perform clinical procedures under RN supervision and participate in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical work under the direction of an RN.
• Assist in individualized patient care to support wellness goals.
• Work approximately 36 hours per week across rotating units; may convert to PRN Nurse Technician.

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

As a student in an approved registered nurse or practical nurse school of nursing, the Nurse Extern student participates in clinical work under the direction of an RN. The Nurse Extern assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness working cooperatively with others as part of the healthcare team and performs designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks within the nurse extern scope.

Position Details

Mercy South Winter Externship

Find your calling at Mercy!

As a student in an approved registered nurse or practical nurse school of nursing, the Nurse Extern student participates in clinical work under the direction of an RN. The Nurse Extern assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness working cooperatively with others as part of the healthcare team and performs designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks within the nurse extern scope.

Position Details

Mercy South Winter Externship

10010 Kennerly Road

St. Louis, MO 63128

December 14th - January 8th

• Can flex to December 21st - January 15th if needed

Our Mercy Nursing Externship is a unique hands-on learning experience designed to help nursing students bridge the gap between the classroom and real-world practice. This paid externship gives you the opportunity to work approximately 36 hours per week, rotating through a variety of units while learning directly at the elbow of a Mercy nurse. At the conclusion of the Externship, you may have the opportunity to convert to a PRN Nurse Technician position.

Participating In a Mercy Externship Will Help You

• Deepen your understanding of the nursing role within an acute care setting
• Build confidence in delivering both direct and indirect patient care
• Enhance your clinical skills through dedicated preceptor time, including: IV therapy Foley care NG tube care and tube feeding Ostomy care Point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, and specimen collection Simple dressing changes Head-to-toe assessments Trach care

You’ll gain meaningful exposure to diverse patient populations, strengthen your critical-thinking skills, and work closely with experienced nurses who are committed to supporting your learning and growth.

Externship Requirement: Applicants must have completed at least 2 semesters of nursing school, including a minimum of one round of clinicals by the start of the externship

What Past Mercy Externs Are Saying-

• “I got to see so many things I never experienced during clinicals-like time in Ortho, PACU, and other specialty units.”
• “The nurses let me take the lead and practice my skills, which made such a difference in my confidence.”
• “The staff was incredibly supportive and helped me feel secure in what I was learning.”
• “I was met with kindness in every unit. It made the experience so meaningful.”
• “Getting to explore multiple areas was huge. It helped me understand what different units are really like and where I can see myself working.”

These reflections highlight what sets the Mercy Nursing Externship apart: supportive teams, real hands-on experience, and opportunities to grow in a welcoming environment.

For questions, reach out to Megan Schoeber, Recruiter, at [e-mail]

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.