Winter 2026 student nurse externship - memorial hospital belleville shiloh

Additional Information About the Role

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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:

Start Date: December 21, 2026
End Date: January 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. Orientation on Day 1 (December 21, 2026) is mandatory. PTO will not be allowed 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; and Fall 2027
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8
• Valid CPR/BLS Certification throughout program participation dates
• Completion of application packet within deadline requirements (including a Statement of Purpose and Resume)
• Additional details will be provided after Externship application is submitted.
• All application materials should be submitted together, in one email.

Overview

Memorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care including Children’s at Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It provides patients a full complement of diagnostic and treatment services as well as heart and vascular care. Memorial, offering medical and surgical services plus critical care, is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. In addition, Memorial Belleville recently was accredited by the American College of Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. Since 2008, it has been designated as a Magnet®-recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed, all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services plus critical care.

The Float Pool is a team of Staff Nurses, LPNs, PCTs/ERTs, Unit Secretaries and Monitor Technicians who are flexible and versatile while supporting various areas within the hospital.

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

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