Nurse Externship - Memphis Location
About The Position
Saint Francis Hospital’s Nurse Externship is a developmental program for nursing students to gain hands-on clinical experience, strengthen clinical skills and patient-care knowledge, and prepare for transition into professional nursing practice. Participants develop varied clinical skills across nursing specialties through guided training and development aligned with the scope outlined by the state-specific Board of Nursing. All Nurse Extern I employees begin on a Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) unit, working closely with the nursing team to provide safe, high-quality patient care. The role requires a minimum of two 12-hour shifts per month. Scheduling is based on departmental needs and individual availability. Candidates selected for an offer must attend the required New Hire Orientation on October 9, 2026. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and have successfully completed Fundamentals of Nursing. An updated resume and unofficial nursing school transcript verifying course completion must be uploaded with the application.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
- Successfully completed Fundamentals of Nursing.
- Upload an updated resume with the application.
- Upload an unofficial nursing school transcript verifying course completion.
- Be available to attend required New Hire Orientation on October 9, 2026, if selected for an offer.
- Work a minimum of two 12-hour shifts per month.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff with daily patient care activities.
- Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, and comfort measures.
- Support nurses with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Maintain a clean and organized patient environment.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to support exceptional patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Gain valuable clinical experience in a hospital setting.
- Work alongside experienced nurses and mentors.
- Build a foundation for transition into a Registered Nurse role upon graduation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
