Nurse Externship - Bartlett

Overview

Job Title: Nurse Extern I

Department: Nursing Services

Location: Saint Francis Hospital, 2986 Kate Bond Rd, Bartlett, TN 38133

Status: PRN (Minimum of 2 shifts per month)

Saint Francis Hospital Nurse Externship program is an excellent opportunity for nursing students to gain hands-on clinical experience while supporting our exceptional nursing teams. This role allows students to strengthen their clinical skills, enhance patient care knowledge, and prepare for a successful transition into professional nursing practice. This is a developmental program for nursing students who want to develop multiple and varied clinical skills in a multiple nursing specialties.

This position requires participation in a guided training and development program aligned to the scope outlines by the State-specific Board of Nursing.

Scheduled interviews will be conducted: Thursday January 8, 2026 & Thursday February 12, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm CST

Mandatory Nurse Extern New Hire Orientation
:
Friday, March 13, 2026, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CST

• Must be currently enrolled in a accredited Nursing Program and have successfully completed Medical-Surgical Nursing I (Med Surg I)
• Submit the following with the online application:
  Updated Resume and a Copy of Unofficial Nursing School Transcript

All Nurse Extern I employees begin their externship on a Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) unit
, working closely with the nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

• Assisting nursing staff with daily patient care activities
• Assisting patients with hygiene, mobility, and comfort measures
• Supporting nurses with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Maintaining a clean and organized patient environment
• Collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes

• Minimum of two (2) twelve-hour shifts per month
• Scheduling is based on departmental needs and individual availability

• 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

Interested candidates should submit an application including both a resume and unofficial transcript to be considered.