Student Nurse Full-time
BJC HealthCare

A Student Nurse Externship - Winter 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital

BJC HealthCare St. Louis, MO 63110, US
Additional Information About the Role

** IF YOU ARE A CURRENT BJC EMPLOYEE, please use the internal careers site to apply. **

 

Program Goals:

  • Provide learning opportunities that enhance clinical competence through the development of priority setting, clinical decision-making, delegation and time management skills
  • Enhance the understanding of the multidimensional roles of the registered professional nurse; helping to bridge the education-practice gap that often occurs during the transition from the student role into the role of the registered professional nurse
  • Role modeling and exposure to the exceptional practice environment of a Magnet designated hospital
  • Educational opportunities offered by clinical educators, clinical nurse specialists and subject matter experts
  • Provision of networking, mentorship and potential job opportunities upon graduation


Program Dates and Information:
Application Closes: 9/20/2026
Start Date: 12/21/2026
End Date: 1/9/2027


The Nurse Extern will commit to a full-time (36 hour) schedule for 3 weeks (dates indicated above). Hours vary and may include day and night shifts, weekends and holidays during the Externship. You will be expected to work the shifts that your preceptors(s) are scheduled. You will recieve your schedule about 2 weeks prior to starting the externship. Orientation on Day 1 (12/21/2026) is mandatory.  No PTO will be granted due to the short duration of the Winter program.  

 

Eligibility Factors:

  • Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
  • Graduation date of Spring 2027, Summer 2027, or Fall 2027
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Valid CPR/BLS Certification throughout program participation dates
  • Completion of application packet within deadline requirements (Recent Transcript and Resume)
    • Additional details will be provided after Externship application is submitted.
    • All application materials should be submitted together, in one email.

Overview


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care under the direct supervision of a RN. Assists 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.
  • Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned
  • BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

  • Enrolled-accredited RN program-Nursing

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
  • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
  • 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 our Benefits Summary

*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

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