Highlights
The MercyNursingExternship is an exclusive,paid winter experiencedesignedfornursingstudentswhoareeagertoacceleratetheirgrowth,buildconfidence,andgainmeaningfulhands-onexperiencealongsidesomeofthemostcompassionateandskillednursesinhealthcare. 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Arkansas |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1986 |
| Website | https://www.mercy.net/ |
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:
LaunchYourNursingCareerwithConfidence
Areyoureadytotakewhatyou'velearnedintheclassroomandbringittolifeatthebedside?TheMercyNursingExternship is an exclusive,paid winter experiencedesignedfornursingstudentswhoareeagertoacceleratetheirgrowth,buildconfidence,andgainmeaningfulhands-onexperiencealongsidesomeofthemostcompassionateandskillednursesinhealthcare.
AsaMercyNursingExtern,you'llworkapproximately24hoursperweek(two12-hourshifts)androtatethroughavarietyofnursingunits,gainingexposuretodiversepatientpopulationsandspecialtyareaswhilelearningdirectlyfromexperiencedMercynurseswhoareinvestedinyoursuccess.
Our externship program provides an unmatched opportunity to:
Experience real-world nursing practice in a supportive acute care environment
Develop the confidence and critical-thinking skills needed to thrive as a future RN
Work one-on-one with experienced nurse preceptors who are dedicated to mentoring and developing the next generation of nurses
Explore multiple specialties and care settings to help discover where your passion and future career may lead
Build meaningful connections with clinical leaders and nursing teams across the organization
Externship Requirement: Applicants must have completed at least 2 semesters of nursing school, including a minimum of one round of clinicals, by the start of the externship
What Past Mercy Externs Are Saying
“I got to see so many things I never experienced during clinicals—like time in Ortho, PACU, and other specialty units.”
“The nurses let me take the lead and practice my skills, which made such a difference in my confidence.”
“The staff was incredibly supportive and helped me feel secure in what I was learning.”
“I was met with kindness in every unit. It made the experience so meaningful.”
“Getting to explore multiple areas was huge. It helped me understand what different units are really like and where I can see myself working.”
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.
About Company
Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.