Mercy STL Nurse Externship Summer
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Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days 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:
Mercy St. Louis
615 South New Ballas Rd.
St. Louis MO 63141
Mercy Nursing Externship is a unique handson learning experience designed to help nursing students bridge the gap between the classroom and realworld practice. Offered in 4week winter Break sessions and two 4week summer sessions this paid externship gives you the opportunity to work approximately 36 hours per week 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.
The Summer 2026 sessions will be:
June 8th July 4th
July 5th July 31st
QUESTIONS
Chrissa Borick Clinical Programs Supervisor at or Stephanie Royer Recruiter at @.
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.
