• Job Description

  Req#: 55996
  Additional Information About the Role ** IF YOU ARE A CURRENT BJC EMPLOYEE, please use the internal careers site to apply. ** Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your knowledge and clinical skills? BJC HealthCare is seeking motivated and enthusiastic nursing students for our Student Nurse Externship Program. Eligibility Factors: Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program Graduation date of Fall 2024, Spring 2024, or Summer 2024 Cumulative GPA of 2.8 verifiable through unofficial school transcripts Valid CPR/BLS Certification throughout program participation dates Completion of application packet within deadline requirements (including a Statement of Purpose and professional/educational reference verification) Additional details will be provided after application is submitted Program Details: 3-week paid program Program Start: December 18, 2023 Program End: January 6, 2024 Application Deadline: November 9, 2023 Full-time Schedule Hours vary (Day/Night/Holiday) Overview Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Provides direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a RN mentor. Assists mentor with developing, implementing and evaluating plan of care. Responsibilities Utilizes nursing process to plan, direct and provide safe nursing care working under the supervision of assigned mentor. Develops a collaborative plan of care based on patient assessment. Interprets data and implements appropriate interventions along side a nurse preceptor. Follows specific standards of care and policies relative to area assigned. Identifies patient and family education needs and works with mentor to coordinate appropriate educational resources. Participates in educational activities related to extern program including unit specific educational information. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Preferred Requirements Education Associate's Degree - Nursing Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
  Role Purpose Provides direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a RN mentor. Assists mentor with developing, implementing and evaluating plan of care. Responsibilities Utilizes nursing process to plan, direct and provide safe nursing care working under the supervision of assigned mentor. Develops a collaborative plan of care based on patient assessment. Interprets data and implements appropriate interventions along side a nurse preceptor. Follows specific standards of care and policies relative to area assigned. Identifies patient and family education needs and works with mentor to coordinate appropriate educational resources. Participates in educational activities related to extern program including unit specific educational information. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Preferred Requirements Education Associate's Degree - Nursing

• About the company

  BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health-care organizations in the United States, and is focused on delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and mid-Missouri regions. BJC HealthCare is consistently recognized as Top Places to Work in St. Louis. We specialize in inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice, and more.

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