Nurse Extern - (December 2026 - January 2027) - PRN

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Completing an externship at OU Health provides a launching point for your nursing career and hosts a large variety of medical specialties including: Adult and pediatric intensive care, Adult and pediatric oncology, Adult and pediatric acute care, Adult and pediatric cardiovascular surgery and intensive care, Neonatal intensive care, Obstetrics (Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby Unit, Obstetric Special Care), and Emergency care. Externs are expected to work full time (approximately 36 hours/week) Mid December 2026 - January 2027 as paid employees of the OU Health System with numerous opportunities to extend your employment with OU Health after completion of the externship. This opportunity provides individuals with the ability to expand clinical knowledge and gain exposure to the OU Health system. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate an openness to learning within a variety of clinical settings and patient populations. The externship will serve as an opportunity for expanding clinical knowledge, skills, and mentorship with nursing leaders in the OU Health system. The Nurse Extern program is designed specifically for nursing students between their junior and senior year of nursing school. Under direct supervision, the Nurse Extern will work with a mentor in an area of clinical focus, such as: Pediatrics, Surgery, Emergency, Cardiovascular or Women’s Services, to receive training and expertise to aid in preparation for a professional career in nursing.

Requirements

Nursing student currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and between junior and senior year of the program.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.
Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Knowledge of nursing techniques and practices.
Ability to perform basic patient assessment.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and coworkers.
Good computer skills.
Good problem solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate an openness to learning within a variety of clinical settings and patient populations.

Responsibilities

Works with a bedside mentor while performing basic patient care.
May work with nurses in expanded or advance practice roles such as Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioners, Pain Management Nurses or Case Managers.
May provide presentations to healthcare team members or leadership.
Performs other duties as assigned.