Nurse Externship Mercy Fort Smith Summer 2026
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Job Location:
Fort Smith, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
As a student in an approved registered nurse or practical nurse school of nursing the Nurse Extern student participates in clinical work under the direction of an RN. The Nurse Extern assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patients highest level of wellness working cooperatively with others as part of the healthcare team and performs designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks within the nurse extern scope.Position Details:
Our Mercy Nursing Externship is a unique handson learning experience designed to help nursing students bridge the gap between the classroom and realworld practice. This paid externship gives you the opportunity to work approximately 24 hours per week (two 12 hour shifts) rotating through a variety of units while learning directly at the elbow of a Mercy nurse.
Participating in a Mercy Externship this winter will help you:
- Deepen your understanding of the nursing role within an acute care setting
- Build confidence in delivering both direct and indirect patient care
- Enhance your clinical skills through dedicated preceptor time including: IV therapy Foley care NG tube care and tube feeding Ostomy care Point-of-care testing phlebotomy and specimen collection Simple dressing changes Headtotoe assessments Trach care
Youll gain meaningful exposure to diverse patient populations strengthen your criticalthinking skills and work closely with experienced nurses who are committed to supporting your learning and growth.
Externship Requirement: Applicants must have completed at least 2 semesters of nursing school including a minimum of one round of clinicals by the start of the externship
What Past Mercy Externs Are Saying-
- I got to see so many things I never experienced during clinicalslike time in Ortho PACU and other specialty units.
- The nurses let me take the lead and practice my skills which made such a difference in my confidence.
- The staff was incredibly supportive and helped me feel secure in what I was learning.
- I was met with kindness in every unit. It made the experience so meaningful.
- Getting to explore multiple areas was huge. It helped me understand what different units are really like and where I can see myself working.
These reflections highlight what sets the Mercy Nursing Externship apart: supportive teams real handson experience and opportunities to grow in a welcoming environment.
Why Mercy
From day one Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical dental and vision coverage paid time off tuition support and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.
Join a caring collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.
