Mercy Washington - Winter Nurse Externship

mercy; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid externship

Job summary

Mercy Washington Winter Externship offers a paid externship for nursing students to gain hands-on clinical experience under the direction of an RN. You will rotate through units, work approximately 36 hours per week, and learn directly at the elbow of Mercy nurses.

There is potential for conversion to a PRN Nurse Technician position after completion. Applicants should have completed Fundamentals of Nursing and at least one round of clinicals by the start of the externship, and may contact Megan

Qualifications

• Applicants must have completed Fundamentals of Nursing and a minimum of one round of clinicals, by the start of the externship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN supervision.
• Participate in clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks within the extern scope.
• Work approx. 36 hours per week rotating through units.
• Gain exposure to diverse patient populations and sharpen critical-thinking skills.
• Learn directly from Mercy nurses and preceptors.
• Potential to convert to a PRN Nurse Technician position after externship.

Skills

IV therapy

Foley care

NG tube care

Tube feeding

Phlebotomy

Patient assessment

Education

Fundamentals of Nursing

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 Washington Winter Externship
901 E. Fifth Street
Washington, MO 63090

December 14th - January 8th
*Can flex to December 21st - January 15th if needed

Our Mercy Nursing Externship is a unique hands‑on learning experience

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 Fundamentals of Nursing and a minimum of one round of clinicals , by the start of the externship

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.