Paid Nurse Externship: Hands-On Clinical Bridge

Mercy; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Washington Winter Externship is a paid clinical learning opportunity for nursing students. The extern will work approximately 36 hours per week at Mercy Washington, MO, rotating through units under a registered nurse mentor.

Dates are December 14th to January 8th, with optional extension to December 21st - January 15th if needed. Applicants must have completed at least 2 nursing semesters and one clinical rotation prior to start.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have completed at least 2 semesters of nursing school, including one clinical rotation, by start.
• Externship is paid and provides hands-on clinical learning in Mercy facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the individualized care of patients to achieve highest wellness under RN supervision.
• Participate in clinical work part of the nurse extern scope and rotate through units.
• Learn directly at the elbow of Mercy nurses during preceptor time.
• Gain exposure to diverse patient populations and strengthen critical-thinking skills.
• At conclusion, may convert to a PRN Nurse Technician position.

Skills

IV therapy

Foley care

NG tube care

Tube feeding

Ostomy care

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Dressing changes

Head-to-toe assessments

Trach care

Education

Two semesters of nursing school

Job description

Mercy Washington Winter Externship is a paid clinical learning opportunity for nursing students. The extern will work approximately 36 hours per week at Mercy Washington, MO, rotating through units under a registered nurse mentor.

Dates are December 14th to January 8th, with optional extension to December 21st - January 15th if needed. Applicants must have completed at least 2 nursing semesters and one clinical rotation prior to start.