Ada Winter Extern Program - 2024/2025

Five Week Winter Extern Program $18.00/hr     "The summer Extern program was just what I needed to gain experience and boost my confidence going into this career. I appreciated the time each nurse took with me to help me learn processes and grow in my abilities. This was a very positive experience and I would 100% recommend it to future nurses."              - Amanda Harden, 2024 ECU December Grad, Ada Summer Extern           Overview:   During your five-week externship, you will have the opportunity to experience working with a preceptor in two departments. Discover where your passion for nursing is leading you at Mercy! Qualifications:   Education: Completed one year of RN clinicals at an accredited School of Nursing with anticipated Spring or Winter 2025 graduation date Certifications: BLS Certification required before assigned to care for patients independently       In addition to the online application the following documents must be brought to the in person interview:   - Electronic Transcript - Skills Checklist signed by Clinical Instructor   Application Deadline: October 20th   Program will begin on December 9, 2024 and end on January 11, 2025 (with opportunity to stay in a Nurse Tech role after the completion of the extern program)       We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care. At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all. What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.   Mercy 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.