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Nurse Extern Medical Surgical

Job in Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, 66048, USA
Listing for: Saint John Hospital
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, Staff Nurse, RN Nurse, CNA
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Nurse Extern Medical Surgical

Facility:
St. John's Hospital

Location:

US-KS-Leavenworth
Position :
Category:
Aide
Position Type:
Per Diem

Shift: Nights
Job Type: Non-Exempt

Overview

We are seeking a Student Nurse Extern
, someone who is looking to get real experience while going to school for a nursing program. The Student Nurse Extern is an adjunct to the patient care team. The Student Nurse Extern performs at the level that has successfully been completed and passed in the clinical section at a local college. Under the general supervision of an RN the extern provides direct patient care in accordance with the established protocols, the skills they are able to perform are expanded.

This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed but will work around your clinicals and school schedules.

Employment Type: Per-Diem (PRN / PD)

Shifts Available: Day or Nights Options

Hours: Variable

Units: Med/Surg

Location: Saint John Hospital - Leavenworth, KS

Benefits

Competitive compensation

  • Medical insurance benefit plan
  • 401K
  • Sick leave accrual
Responsibilities

All newly hired externs will first function in the capacity of a nursing assistant, regardless of their nursing program clinical level. When the student has been cleared by the Supervisor, they may be moved to their appropriate skill level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

  • Basic Patient Care: Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, feeding, toileting, and ambulating patients
  • Vital Signs Monitoring: Measure and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation
  • Assisting with Procedures: Support nurses during procedures by preparing supplies, positioning patients, or providing comfort care
  • Communication: Interact with patients and families to provide reassurance and relay information to the care team
  • Learning Opportunities: Observe and learn clinical skills, nursing judgment, and hospital workflows under the guidance of a preceptor
Qualifications
  • Successfully completed the first semester of an RN nursing program including Fundamentals of Nursing class
  • Must be in good academic standing
  • Current Basic Life Support Certification
  • Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
  • Employment Status

    Per Diem

    Shift

    Nights

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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