Student Extern (Nursing)

Committed to Delivering Compassionate, Quality Care to Patients

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! St Joseph Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Joseph Medical Center has a long tradition of providing high-quality, compassionate care. Its Catholic heritage and the spirit of our founding Sisters continue today in our mission of caring for the community. The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is the Catholic Sponsor for St. Joseph Medical Center, under the leadership of his Excellency Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr.

St. Joseph Medical Center has received numerous awards for its quality and clinical excellence. We believe that continuous quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. For information, visit www.stjosephkc.com.

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We are seeking Student Nurses to join our clinical teams at St Joseph Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare in Kansas City, MO.

The Student Extern is an adjunct to the patient care team. The extern performs at the level that has successfully been completed and passed in the clinical section at a local college. Under the general supervision of an RN the extern provides direct patient care in accordance with the established protocols, the skills they are able to perform are expanded. All newly hired extern's will first function in the capacity of a nursing assistant, regardless of their nursing program clinical level. When the student has been cleared by the Supervisor, they may be moved to their appropriate skill level.

Unit Options: Multiple

Employment Type: Per Diem (as needed) we work around clinicals and school schedules

Shifts Available: Varies

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing program and 1st semester of Nursing School
2. Must be in good and academic standing
3. Current Basic Life Support Certification
4. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.but not required.