Clinical Nursing Student

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Clinical Nursing Student provides nursing care for hospital patients according to established standards and practices and the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. The Summer Student Nurse Extern program requires an 8- to 10-week commitment, working 24–36 hours per week from May through July. Applicants should list their top three preferred specialty areas, in order, from ICU, ED, WIC, and OR/Periop in their cover letter. Applications will be reviewed in December. Selected candidates will be contacted to schedule interviews in late December 2026 through early January 2027, with interviews conducted during the second week of January 2027.

The role involves frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, employees, visitors, and other internal and external customers. The work takes place in a healthcare environment with exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and potential infectious materials or communicable diseases.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in an accredited Baccalaureate Nursing program.
• Anticipate graduating within one year of completing the Student Nurse Extern program.
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Complete nursing fundamentals and a medical-surgical clinical course, or equivalent, before the Student Nurse Extern program begins.
• Hold a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
• Be able to use office equipment such as telephones and computer terminals and clinical equipment such as infusion pumps and suction devices.
• Have knowledge of patient-care tasks and techniques, organizational policies and procedures, and common safety hazards and precautions.
• Be able to react calmly and effectively in nursing situations and communicate clearly.
• Be able to care for the assigned patient population and age groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for hospital patients in accordance with established standards and practices and the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.
• Prepare and maintain records.
• Care for the specific patient population and age groups assigned.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures for patient care and maintain a safe work environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern