Winter Nurse Externship – Winter 2026 at Christian Hospital

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Extern will commit to a full-time (36 hour) schedule for 3 weeks. Hours vary and may include day and night shifts, weekends and holidays during the Externship. You will be expected to work the shifts that your preceptors(s) are scheduled. Orientation on Day 1 is mandatory. This role provides direct patient care under the direct supervision of a RN and assists with developing, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care. BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
• Graduation date of Fall Spring 2027, Summer 2027, Fall 2027
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Valid CPR/BLS Certification throughout program participation dates
• Completion of application packet within deadline requirements (including a Statement of Purpose and Resume)
• Enrolled-accredited RN program-Nursing
• No Experience
• No Experience

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree- Nursing

Responsibilities

• Utilizes nursing process to plan, direct and provide safe nursing care working under the supervision of assigned mentor.
• Develops a collaborative plan of care based on patient assessment.
• Interprets data and implements appropriate interventions along side a nurse preceptor.
• Follows specific standards of care and policies relative to area assigned.
• Identifies patient and family education needs and works with mentor to coordinate appropriate educational resources.
• Participates in educational activities related to extern program including unit specific educational information.
• Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree