Mercy Hospital Springfield Earn As You Learn Spring 2027

Mercy•Springfield, MO

39d•Onsite

About The Position

As a student in an approved registered nurse or practical nurse school of nursing, the Nurse Extern student participates in clinical work under the direction of an RN. The Nurse Extern assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness working cooperatively with others as part of the healthcare team and performs designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks within the nurse extern scope. The Mercy Nursing Earn as You Learn Program provides LPN/RN senior level Nursing students the opportunity to receive a $2,000 (taxed) stipend for the completion of their senior practicum (last semester) at a Mercy hospital. Students will receive structured support throughout your senior practicum with various members of Mercy leadership, including supervisors, clinicians, and nurse managers. This program aims to help build professional connections and secure a position post-graduation.

Requirements

Student in an approved registered nurse or practical nurse school of nursing.
Senior level Nursing student.
Commitment to a bedside nursing position post graduation (encouraged to be on the unit where senior preceptor hours are completed).
Commitment time after graduation is 6 months.
Submit an application by November 15, 2026.
Submit 2 letters of recommendation.

Nice To Haves

Completing senior practicum (last semester).

Responsibilities

Participates in clinical work under the direction of an RN.
Assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness.
Works cooperatively with others as part of the healthcare team.
Performs designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks within the nurse extern scope.