Nurse Extern Student Nurse

Menorah Medical Group; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS seeks a Nurse Extern Student Nurse currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program. The role provides hands-on experience under RN supervision, focusing on patient care and unit shadow opportunities.

The program emphasizes completion of Nursing Fundamentals, with BLS due within 30 days of employment and a pathway toward Graduate Nurse roles. Equal opportunity employer and flexible learning schedule available.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program and must have completed Nursing Fundamentals (or equivalent).
• BLS/CPR certification required within 30 days of start date.
• High School graduate or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care under RN supervision.
• Assist nursing staff with daily living activities and basic care tasks.
• Participate in hands-on shadow experiences and learning opportunities.

Skills

Nursing program enrollment

Nursing Fundamentals completion

Basic Life Support (BLS)

High School Diploma or GED

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

Must be in a Nursing program and currently in Nursing Fundamentals class or completed the nursing fundamentals class. No Exceptions. Please verify with your school for what qualifies as Nursing Fundamentals equivalent.If you have not completed, but would like to look for positions to gain hands on experience, check out Patient Care Technician or Patient Safety Attendant roles that can have you getting started prior to this requirement.Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Nurse Extern Student Nurse with Menorah Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!Join our amazing Student Nurse Externship program where flexibility and hands on experience meet. We will reward you with additional shadow experiences on units of interest and guide you towards preparation for a Graduate Nurse role.

For every 24 hours worked, earn 4 hours of paid shadow time in any unit at any facility. Are you within 6 months of graduation? Consider interviewing for your Graduate Nurse role now and come on early in that unit as a student nurse.

Benefits

• Menorah Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Nurse Extern delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living.Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the Nurse Extern assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the Nurse Extern’s skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment.The Nurse Extern is currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing and can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.Flexible Schedule with opportunity to earn shadow time on additional units.Post orientation and clinical skills check off, nursing students receive hands on experience working with a Registered nurse performing more nursing skills.Opportunity to interview early for Graduate Nurse opportunities.

What qualifications you will need

Actively enrolled in an Accredited Nursing Program, with completion of Nursing FundamentalsBasic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateHigh School Graduate / GEDMenorah Medical Center is a full-service, 150+ bed acute care hospital and ER. We are located in Overland Park and Leawood, Kansas. Our hospital serves the community’s healthcare needs by providing compassionate care. We have world-class medical colleagues and more than 600 physicians. Our team offers exceptional experiences and extraordinary medicine for adults, newborns, teens, and children. We offer some of the most advanced treatment choices available in the Kansas City region. Our hospital network continues to be a pioneer in cancer care. We are home to a certified Breast Center of Excellence, the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, and the region’s only Genitourinary Cancer clinic. We offer a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence, Women’s Center, Bariatric Program, and an inpatient rehabilitation center.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. ?In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Nurse Extern Student Nurse opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.