• Job Description

  Req#: R190841

  Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

  Bon Secours Mercy Health offers selected nursing students the opportunity to gain clinical competence and ease the transition from student to professional through a special summer program.

  During the Nurse Externship Program, students are assigned to preceptors who are experienced Registered Nurses chosen for their excellence in practice. Externs participate in a number of clinical experiences and attend special seminars designed to enhance their practice. Externs are assigned to areas that match their personal interests and will complete clinical rotations.

  Extern opportunities are available at the following facilities in the Richmond, VA market:

  • Memorial Regional Medical Center
  • Richmond Community Hospital
  • Rappahannock General Hospital
  • Southside Medical Center
  • Southern Virginia Medical Center
  • St. Francis Medical Center
  • St. Mary’s Hospital
  • Shortpump Emergency Center
  • Southside Freestanding Emergency Department
  • Westchester Emergency Center

  The Bon Secours Mercy Health Summer Nurse Externship Program is an eight-week, summer program that runs from June 3, 2024 - July 26, 2024.

  Externs are expected to work the designated schedule with an assigned preceptor, following their preceptor's work schedule.

  Externs are also expected to attend all required educational experiences.

  The application deadline for all sessions is March 1, 2024. Notification of acceptance will be made in March-April.

  The Summer Nurse Externship Program is very selective as there are more applicants than available externships.

  JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  To qualify for the Summer Nurse Externship Program, students must:

  1. Attend an accredited RN school of nursing.

  2. Complete junior-level studies of the Nursing Program.

  3. Commit to the entire summer program.

  4. Complete Online Employment Application

  Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

  Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

  • Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance w/AD&D
  • Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
  • Paid time off
  • Educational Assistance
  • And much more

  *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

  S cheduled Weekly Hours:

  36

  Work Shift:

  All (United States of America)

  Department:

  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.

• About the company

  Bon Secours Health System, Inc. based in Marriottsville, Maryland, is a $3.2 billion dollar not-for-profit Catholic health system that owns, manages or joint ventures 18 acute care, 5 long term care, 4 assisted living, 6 retirement communities/senior housing, 14 home care and hospice services, and other facilities, primarily on the East Coast. Bon Secours Health System consists of more than 24,000 caregivers helping people in seven states. Its vision is to be a prophetic Catholic health ministry partnering with communities to create a more humane world, build health and social justice and provide exceptional value for those served.

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