Patient Care Extern Program

PHILOSOPHY:

The staff of Memorial Health System wants to support nursing students by providing a new avenue to experience and observe patient care. The extern program allows nursing students, who have completed one full semester of an accredited nursing program, to shadow RNs and observe the workflow in many departments throughout the hospital. This exposure assists students to identify their areas of interest, and provides confidence in weighing options for employment after graduation.

OVERVIEW:

The extern program is available to students that are within one year of graduation from an accredited ADN or BSN program. The flexible program allows externs unique opportunities to develop and demonstrate their potential for assuming clinical responsibilities in nursing practice. Each externship will expire upon graduation or, upon transfer into another position at Memorial.

The externs will complete hospital orientation in Organizational Development and Excellence, and will adhere to the scope of practice outlined in their job description.

CRITERIA

• Be within the last year of school in an accredited nursing program.

• Proof of continued enrollment by providing transcripts, class schedule, and grades maintaining >2.5 GPA.

• Current BLS certification

• After receiving the online application and resume, the Program Manager will contact the student for an interview at which time details of the program will be discussed including salary, scheduling, and the units available for shadowing.

• Once the student is offered and accepts an externship, they must complete a pre-hire appointment that includes a background check and health assessment, sign a Memorandum of Understanding, and attend hospital orientation.

To apply, click the button below and search “Patient Care Extern” within the Careers Portal:

Questions? Call (228) 575-2220 or email clinicalprograms@mhg.com.