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Nurse Externship - Memphis Location
Days - PRNMemphis, Tennessee
Overview
At Tenet, your nursing skills can make a pivotal difference for the patients we treat and the communities we serve. You'll work in an enriching, rewarding environment where you'll have the resources to surpass your patients' needs. For our part? We'll give you ample tools and support – like competitive benefits, personalized mentorship, enhanced flexibility, and more – so you can take your health career where you always knew you could.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Nurse Externship - Memphis Location? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right skill level.
- Innovative
- Advocate
- Collaborative
- Person-Centered
- Resourceful
- Critical Thinker
Responsibilities
Job Title: Nurse Extern I
Department: Nursing Services
Location: Saint Francis Hospital, 5959 Park Ave Memphis, TN 38119
Status: PRN (Minimum of 2 shifts per month)
Saint Francis Hospital Nurse Externship program is an excellent opportunity for nursing students to gain hands-on clinical experience while supporting our exceptional nursing teams. This role allows students to strengthen their clinical skills, enhance patient care knowledge, and prepare for a successful transition into professional nursing practice. This is a developmental program for nursing students who want to develop multiple and varied clinical skills in a multiple nursing specialties. This position requires participation in a guided training and development program aligned to the scope outlines by the State-specific Board of Nursing.
Scheduled interviews will be conducted:Thursday January 8, 2026 & Thursday February 12, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Mandatory Nurse Extern New Hire Orientation: Friday, March 13, 2026, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CST
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be currently enrolled in a accredited Nursing Program and have successfully completed Medical-Surgical Nursing I (Med Surg I)
- Submit the following with the online application: Updated Resume and a Copy of Unofficial Nursing School Transcript
Position Details:
All Nurse Extern I employees begin their externship on a Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) unit, working closely with the nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
Assisting nursing staff with daily patient care activities
Assisting patients with hygiene, mobility, and comfort measures
Supporting nurses with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
Maintaining a clean and organized patient environment
Collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes
Work Requirements:
Minimum of two (2) twelve-hour shifts per month
Scheduling is based on departmental needs and individual availability
Why Join Saint Francis Hospital Memphis?
Gain valuable clinical experience in a hospital setting
Work alongside experienced nurses and mentors
Build a foundation for transition into a Registered Nurse role upon graduation
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit an application including both a resume and unofficial transcript to be considered.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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My co-workers are awesome here. I feel like I'm in a really supportive environment and can rely on the people I work with.
Leila C.,
Registered Nurse
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