Winter 2023 - Student Nurse Externship at BJC HealthCare

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your knowledge and clinical skills? BJC HealthCare is seeking motivated and enthusiastic nursing students for our Student Nurse Externship Program.

Eligibility Factors:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program
• Graduation date of Spring 2024, Summer 2024 or Fall 2023
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 verifiable through unofficial school transcripts
• Valid CPR/BLS Certification throughout program participation dates
• Completion of application packet within deadline requirements (including a Statement of Purpose and professional/educational reference verification)
  • Additional details will be provided after application is submitted

Program Details:

• 3-week paid program
• Program Start: December 18, 2023
• Program End: January 6, 2024
• Application Deadline: November 9, 2023
• Full-time Schedule
• Hours vary (Day/Night/Holiday)

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a RN mentor. Assists mentor with developing, implementing and evaluating plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes nursing process to plan, direct and provide safe nursing care working under the supervision of assigned mentor.
• Develops a collaborative plan of care based on patient assessment.
• Interprets data and implements appropriate interventions along side a nurse preceptor.
• Follows specific standards of care and policies relative to area assigned. Identifies patient and family education needs and works with mentor to coordinate appropriate educational resources.
• Participates in educational activities related to extern program including unit specific educational information.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Enrolled in accredited nursing program (ADN, BSN) 
  
   

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer