Paid Nurse Extern: Hands-On Clinical Training

Corporate Services Division; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

Retirement Plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Instant pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Monument Health’s Student Nurse Extern Program offers senior nursing students a paid, immersive clinical experience to deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a 1:1 RN Preceptor. The 10-week externship includes 200–300 clinical hours across multiple units, emphasizing hands-on practice, teamwork, and professional growth.

Externs will develop clinical, communication, and care coordination skills, while experiencing a patient-centered environment and collaboration with nurses,

Qualifications

• Senior nursing student enrolled in an accredited RN program.
• Maintain good academic standing and progress toward graduation.
• Willing to work a variety of shifts as assigned by the department.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process with supervision and increasing independence.
• Actively seek feedback from the Preceptor on assessment, planning, and evaluation.
• Enhance communication with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist the Preceptor in performing selected procedures and treatments.
• Participate in educational activities that enhance professional nursing practice.
• Identify patient and family involvement in care while protecting confidentiality.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Clinical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Senior nursing student

Job description

Monument Health’s Student Nurse Extern Program offers senior nursing students a paid, immersive clinical experience to deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a 1:1 RN Preceptor. The 10-week externship includes 200–300 clinical hours across multiple units, emphasizing hands-on practice, teamwork, and professional growth.

Externs will develop clinical, communication, and care coordination skills, while experiencing a patient-centered environment and collaboration with nurses,