2026 Student Nurse Externship

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide direct and indirect patient care duties which have been mastered in his/her course of study under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor while enrolled in an accredited school of nursing.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing school program within the United States preparing candidates for registered nursing licensure and have successfully completed one (1) academic year or two (2) clinical semesters of clinical courses in nursing; must be in good standing in the school of nursing and agree to comply with Mississippi student nurse externship program guidelines.
• Must be enrolled in externship course at nursing school program during time of externship.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to comply with Mississippi student nurse externship program guidelines.
• Ability to comply with safety, environmental, and infection control standards and practices.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• BSN student preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with initial and ongoing assessments; develops an understanding of collecting, reporting, and documenting data related to patient care activities.
• Assists with treatments and other delegated tasks under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Provides hygiene and comfort measures to patient such as feeding, drinking, ambulating, grooming, toileting, dressing, and socializing.
• Contributes to the assessment of patients, their needs, and plan of care under direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Develops the ability to prioritize and organize patient care.
• Practices the principles of maintains a safe patient care environment; complies with safety, environmental, and infection control methods.
• Performs as an integral component of the health care team.
• Participates in unit meetings and continuing education programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees