Overview

Employment Type: Per Diem (PRN)

Shifts Available: Days

Hours: 12-hour shifts - 7:00am to 7:00pm

Location: St Joseph Medical Center- Kansas City, MO

The Nurse Extern in the Emergency Department provides basic patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. This role is designed for nursing students who have completed foundational clinical coursework and are seeking hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment. The Nurse Extern supports nursing staff while developing clinical judgment, technical skills, and familiarity with emergency care workflows.

Responsibilities

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

• Assist RNs with patient care activities including vital signs, patient transport, hygiene, and comfort measures.
• Perform clinical skills within scope (e.g., glucometer checks, EKGs, specimen collection, splinting, documentation assistance).
• Support the ED team during triage, trauma alerts, and rapid medical interventions as appropriate to training.
• Observe and learn assessment techniques, emergency procedures, and medical decision-making under RN supervision.
• Demonstrate initiative in learning opportunities, competency development, and professional behavior.
  
  

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Successfully completed the first semester of a nursing program.
• Must be in good and academic standing.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
  
  

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

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. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf