Nurse Externship - Mercy Springfield Summer 2026
Company: Mercy
Location: Springfield
Posted on: February 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Find your calling at Mercy! As a student in an approved
registered nurse or practical nurse school of nursing, the Nurse
Extern student participates in clinical work under the direction of
an RN. The Nurse Extern assists in the individualized care of the
patient to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness working
cooperatively with others as part of the healthcare team and
performs designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support
tasks within the nurse extern scope. Position Details: Mercy
Springfield Summer 2026 Nurse Extern Program Are you interested in
gaining more clinical experience during your school break while
earning extra money? If the answer is yes, Mercy’s extern program
may be just what you are looking for. Our Externs will have the
opportunity to gain additional preceptor clinical experiences while
getting paid an hourly wage. Participating in a Mercy Externship
this winter will help you - Better understand the nurse role in an
acute care facility - Build more confidence in providing direct and
indirect patient care - Engage in additional clinical preceptor
time to increase approved nursing skills under the direction of
your preceptor: - - IV therapy - Foley care - NG tube care and tube
feeding - ostomy care - POC, phlebotomy and specimen collection -
simple dressing changes - Participate in head-to-toe assessment -
Trach care Limited opportunities, make sure you apply by March 15,
2026 - Requirements for application- completed 2 semesters of
nursing school by start of externship - 2 letters Recommendation -
1 letter of Recommendation School/Academic - 1 letter of
Recommendation Professional/Personal This externship will run from
June 1st-July 31st. For further questions please contact:
Nikol.Pacacha@Mercy.net Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy offers
outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision
coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement
plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period. Join a
caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy,
you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation,
technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
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