2027 Summer Nurse Extern

Student Nurse Extern Program

The Student Nurse Extern Program provides senior nursing students with a paid, immersive clinical experience to deliver direct patient care under the supervision and mentorship of a dedicated 1:1 Registered Nurse (RN) Preceptor. Through this experience, externs will develop and refine nursing knowledge, clinical skills, critical thinking, and organizational competencies while caring for patients in a variety of practice settings throughout Monument Health. This 10-week program consists of approximately 200 to 300 clinical hours and is designed to support the continued development of professional nursing practice through hands-on patient care experiences and engagement with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. In addition to developing clinical competence, the externship offers opportunities to build strong professional relationships and strengthen interdisciplinary teamwork while working alongside nurses, providers, support staff, and other healthcare professionals. These experiences help develop effective communication, care coordination, and teamwork skills within a patient-centered care environment. The Student Nurse Extern role offers one of the closest experiences to practicing as a nurse prior to graduation while remaining under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Externs should be prepared to work a variety of schedules, including day, night, weekend, and 12-hour shifts, based on unit and preceptor availability, and should plan for the externship to be their primary summer commitment.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
• Flexible scheduling

Essential Functions:

• Apply the nursing process when delivering nursing care with increased individual level of confidence and competency in a range of nursing skills.
• Actively seek feedback from Preceptor regarding nursing assessment, care planning, implementation/coordination and evaluation of patient care.
• Enhance communication skills to work effectively with patients/clients, families, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist the preceptor in performing selected procedures and treatments.
• Participate in educational pursuits and activities that enhance understanding of professional nursing practice.
• Identify and acknowledge the involvement of patients and their family and plan care appropriately, while maintaining the principles and practice of patient confidentiality.

The following must be attached at the time of application by uploading these documents to this application:

• Professional resume including reliable contact information and your expected graduation date.
• Unofficial transcript including Nursing GPA.
• Personal narrative of expectations for the Extern Program with a list of your top 5 preferred units.

Please also note if you are willing to travel for an externship experience and/or if your top preference is to be placed in Spearfish, Sturgis, Deadwood, or Custer Hospital. Please attach all documents before submitting.

Additional Requirements

• Minimum Requirements:
• Senior nursing student enrolled in an accredited Registered Nurse (RN)
• Good academic standing within the nursing program
• Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. Physical Requirements: Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Family: Acute Nursing

Shift: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type: Temporary

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Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.