About the role#
The Nurse Extern program offers nursing students a chance to gain hands-on clinical experience during the winter break. This 4-week program pairs you with Registered Nurse preceptors for one-on-one guidance. You will work full-time hours while exploring different specialties and refining your clinical skills in a supported environment. After the program concludes, you may continue working in a PRN capacity until you graduate.
What you'll do#
- Deliver individualized patient care and educate families.
- Perform clinical procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Monitor vital signs, manage intake and output, and perform accuchecks.
- Assist with trach care, suctioning, G-tube maintenance, and dressing changes.
- Support physicians before, during, and after procedures.
- Obtain specimens and blood products from the blood bank.
- Assist with patient hygiene, activity needs, and post-mortem care.
- Provide emotional support and report changes in patient conditions to your RN immediately.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and follow all safety and emergency codes.
- Attend shift huddles, maintain medical equipment, and perform AIDET.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with successful completion of Nursing Fundamentals 101.
- Graduation date between May and December 2027 from an accredited ADN or BSN program.
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- Completed Skills Competency Assessment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Demonstrated abilities in clinical reasoning, problem solving, and collaborative work.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Lexington, Kentucky.
- Term: Winter 2027 (4-week program starting in December).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time during the program duration, with PRN opportunities afterward.
About CommonSpirit Health
CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit Catholic healthcare organization based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2019, the company operates across 24 states through a network of 138 hospital-based locations and over 2,300 clinics. It provides integrated health services including home-based care and virtual offerings. The organization employs more than 160,000 people and manages over 20 million patient encounters each year.
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