Nurse Externship - Memphis

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you're dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note
:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Title:

Nurse Extern I

Department:
Nursing Services

Location:

Saint Francis Hospital, 5959 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38119

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 several nursing specialties.

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

Scheduled interviews will be conducted:

• Thursday, March 12, 2026 – 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm CST
• Thursday, April 9, 2026 – 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm CST

Mandatory Nurse Extern New Hire Orientation
:

• Friday, May 29, 2026, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm CST
• Friday, June 19, 2026, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm CST

• Education Requirement:
  Must have successfully completed a Fundamentals of Nursing course in an accredited nursing program at the time of application submission.
• Transcript Requirement:
  An unofficial transcript must be uploaded and submitted at the time of application to verify completion of the Fundamentals of Nursing course. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Work Commitment Requirement:
  Nurse Externs are required to commit to working a minimum of two (2) 12‑hour shifts per month throughout the duration of the externship program.

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 an unofficial transcript to be considered.

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