Nurse Externship Student Nurse

Overland Park Regional Medical Center; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid shadow time

Flexible / shorter shifts

Early interview opportunities for new‑

Job summary

Overland Park Regional Medical Center is offering PRN Nurse Externship opportunities for students actively enrolled in nursing school. You will gain real hands-on experience alongside our nursing team, delivering safe, compassionate care while advancing your clinical skills.

Eligible students must be enrolled in a Nursing Fundamentals course and begin after fundamentals completion. BCLS is required within 30 days of start date, with potential for interview opportunities as graduation approaches.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED completed.
• Enrolled in Nursing Fundamentals in an RN degree program (Associates or Bachelors pending). Start date after fundamentals completion.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Providing essential care for patients by assisting with ADLs, checking vital signs, supporting mobility and comfort.
• Performing nursing tasks such as wound care, catheter care, collecting specimens, and other basic procedures as you gain experience.
• Documenting care accurately and communicating timely updates with the nursing team.
• Helping patients and families understand care plans and guidance for health and recovery.
• Maintaining clean and safe patient areas by following infection prevention practices.

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Nurse Externship Student Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Healthcare at any one of our 7 hospital locations in Kansas City.

Locations

• Overland Park Regional Medical Center (Overland Park, Kansas)
• Menorah Medical Center (Overland Park, Kansas)
• Belton Regional Medical Center (Belton, Missouri)
• Lee's Summit Medical Center (Lee's Summit, Missouri)
• Centerpoint Medical Center (Independence, Missouri)
• Research Medical Center (Kansas City, Missouri)
• Research Psychiatric Center (Kansas City, Missouri)
• Lafayette Regional Health Center (Lexington, Missouri)

Openings vary based on what is open at the time and can change quickly. We do not have openings on all units for Nurse Externs that we do for Graduate Nurse positions.

Must be actively enrolled in nursing school, Junior status in an Registered Nurse degree program, Enrolled in Nursing Fundamentals course which must be completed by Start Date. May apply and accepted a position while enrolled in class.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Nurse Extern, you’ll be a valued part of the nursing team, gaining hands‑on experience as you explore the full scope of the Registered Nurse role. You’ll help deliver safe, compassionate care that improves patients’ lives while building the skills and confidence to take on more advanced responsibilities as you progress through your nursing program.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing essential care for patients by helping with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene.
• Performing nursing tasks like wound care, catheter care, collecting specimens, and other basic procedures as you gain experience and grow in your competency.
• Documenting care accurately and communicating timely updates with the nursing team to keep patient care seamless and coordinated.
• Helping patients and families understand their care plans and offering guidance for their health and recovery.
• Keeping patient areas clean and safe by following infection prevention practices, managing equipment, and maintaining an organized environment.
• Championing your growth and enhancing patient care by engaging in learning opportunities, sharing ideas to improve care, and partnering with your supervisor or preceptor to build your personal career development plan.

Qualifications you will need:

• High School Graduate / GED.
• Enrolled in Nursing Fundamentals in a Registered Nurse Degree Program (Associates or Bachelors pending). Start date is after completion of fundamentals.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Benefits

• Earn 4 hours of paid shadow time with a Registered Nurse for every 24 hours worked.
• Shorter shifts available from your standard 12 hour shifts. (We offer 12 hour shifts as standard but recognize that a shorter shift may be preferred to balance school, you can work 4, 6, 8, etc.)
• Opportunity to interview first with HCA for New Graduate Nurse positions as you get closer to graduation.

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.