About the role#
Saint Luke's East Hospital is hiring a Nursing Intern for the Medical Surgical Ortho unit. This is a paid, on-site internship for the Summer 2027 term. The role is PRN, requiring a minimum of one shift per six-week schedule.
What you'll do#
- Perform clinical procedures and provide patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Support other members of the health care team.
- Carry out direct and indirect patient care activities.
- Complete technical tasks once you have received unit competency validation.
- Note that you are restricted from performing any licensed tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited RN program.
- Completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course.
- An expected graduation date in 2026 or 2027.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Less than one year of applicable experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Lees Summit, Missouri.
- Work modality: On-site.
- This position does not offer sponsorship.
About Saint Luke's
Saint Luke's is a nonprofit health system operating in the West Region of the BJC Health System. The organization provides care across 67 counties in Missouri and Kansas. It maintains 65 specialty services including heart and kidney transplant programs, neuroscience institutes, and neonatal intensive care. The system has operated for over 140 years.
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