Nurse Externship - Memphis Location

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

At Saint Francis Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Title: Nurse Extern I
Department: Nursing Services
Location: Saint Francis Hospital, 5959 Park Ave Memphis, TN 38119
Status: PRN (Minimum of 2 shifts per month)

Saint Francis Hospital Nurse Externship program is an excellent opportunity for nursing students to gain hands-on clinical experience while supporting our exceptional nursing teams. This role allows students to strengthen their clinical skills, enhance patient care knowledge, and prepare for a successful transition into professional nursing practice. This is a developmental program for nursing students who want to develop multiple and varied clinical skills in a multiple nursing specialties. This position requires participation in a guided training and development program aligned to the scope outlines by the State-specific Board of Nursing.

Scheduled interviews will be conducted: Thursday March 12, 2026 & Thursday April 9, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm CST

Mandatory Nurse Extern New Hire Orientation: Friday, May 29, 2026, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CST or Friday, June 19, 2026, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

To be considered for the Nurse Externship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Education Requirement:
  Must have successfully completed a Fundamentals of Nursing course in an accredited nursing program at the time of application submission.

• Transcript Requirement:
  An unofficial transcript must be uploaded and submitted at the time of application to verify completion of the Fundamentals of Nursing course. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Work Commitment Requirement:
  Nurse Externs are required to commit to working a minimum of two (2) 12-hour shifts per month throughout the duration of the externship program.

Position Details:

All Nurse Extern I employees begin their externship on a Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) unit, working closely with the nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

Assisting nursing staff with daily patient care activities

Assisting patients with hygiene, mobility, and comfort measures

Supporting nurses with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges

Maintaining a clean and organized patient environment

Collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes

Work Requirements:

Minimum of two (2) twelve-hour shifts per month

Scheduling is based on departmental needs and individual availability

Why Join Saint Francis Hospital Memphis?

Gain valuable clinical experience in a hospital setting

Work alongside experienced nurses and mentors

Build a foundation for transition into a Registered Nurse role upon graduation

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit an application including both a resume and unofficial transcript to be considered.

Organization Description

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN.Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center.The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nations oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety and service excellence. Join our team!

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