Nurse Externship - Mercy Springfield Summer 2025

Company: Mercy
Location: Springfield
Posted on: February 17, 2025

Job Description:

Mercy Springfield Summer 2025 Nurse Extern Program Are you interested in gaining more clinical experience during your school break while earning extra money? If the answer is yes, Mercy's extern program may be just what you are looking for. Our Externs will have the opportunity to gain additional preceptor clinical experiences while getting paid an hourly wage. Participating in a Mercy Externship this winter will help you... Better understand the nurse role in an acute care facilityBuild more confidence in providing direct and indirect patient careEngage in additional clinical preceptor time to increase approved nursing skills under the direction of your preceptor:IV therapyFoley careNG tube care and tube feedingostomy carePOC, phlebotomy and specimen collectionsimple dressing changesParticipate in head-to-toe assessmentTrach care Limited opportunities, make sure you apply by March 15, 2025

• Requirements for application- completed 2 semesters of nursing school by start of externship
• 2 letters Recommednation
  • 1 letter of Recommendation School/Academic
  • 1 letter of Recommendation Professional/PersonalThis externship will run from June 2nd-August 1st. For further questions please contact: Leslie.Smith2@Mercy.Net Overview: 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. We're a Little Different Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work." We Offer Great Benefits:Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period! We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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