Nurse Externship - Springfield Summer 2026

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Find your calling at Mercy 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

Are you interested in gaining more clinical experience during your school break while earning extra money If yes Mercy's extern program may be just what you are looking for Our Externs will have opportunity to gain additional preceptor clinical experiences while getting paid hourly wage

Better understand nurse role acute care facility Build confidence providing direct indirect patient care Engage addition clinical preceptor time increase approved nursing skills under direction preceptor IV therapy Foley care NG tube care tube feeding ostomy care POC phlebotomy specimen collection simple dressing changes Participate head-to-toe assessment Trach car Limited opportunities make sure apply March 15 Requirements application completed semesters nursing school start externship letters Recommendation letter Recommendation School/Academic letter Recommendation Professional/Personal This externship run June-July For further questions please contact Why Mercy From day one Mercy offers outstanding benefits medical dental vision coverage paid time off tuition support matched retirement plans team members working hours pay period Join caring collaborative team voice matters At Mercy help shape future healthcare innovation technology compassion grow us

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