A Student Nurse Externship - Winter 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Program Goals

• Provide learning opportunities that enhance clinical competence through the development of priority setting, clinical decision-making, delegation and time management skills
• Enhance the understanding of the multidimensional roles of the registered professional nurse; helping to bridge the education-practice gap that often occurs during the transition from the student role into the role of the registered professional nurse
• Role modeling and exposure to the exceptional practice environment of a Magnet designated hospital
• Educational opportunities offered by clinical educators, clinical nurse specialists and subject matter experts
• Provision of networking, mentorship and potential job opportunities upon graduation

Program Dates and Information

Application Closes: 9/20/2026. Start Date: 12/21/2026. End Date: 1/9/2027.

The Nurse Extern will commit to a full-time (36 hour) schedule for 3 weeks. Hours vary and may include day and night shifts, weekends and holidays during the Externship. You will be expected to work the shifts that your preceptors(s) are scheduled. You will receive your schedule about 2 weeks prior to starting the externship. Orientation on Day 1 (12/21/2026) is mandatory. No PTO will be granted due to the short duration of the Winter program.

Eligibility Factors

• Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program
• Graduation date of Spring 2027, Summer 2027, or Fall 2027
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Valid CPR/BLS Certification throughout program participation dates
• Completion of application packet within deadline requirements (Recent Transcript and Resume)
• Additional details will be provided after Externship application is submitted
• All application materials should be submitted together, in one email

Responsibilities

• Utilizes nursing process to plan, direct and provide safe nursing care working under the supervision of assigned mentor
• Develops a collaborative plan of care based on patient assessment
• Interprets data and implements appropriate interventions alongside a nurse preceptor
• Follows specific standards of care and policies relative to area assigned
• Identifies patient and family education needs and works with mentor to coordinate appropriate educational resources
• Participates in educational activities related to extern program including unit specific educational information
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Enrolled-accredited RN program-Nursing
• Experience: No Experience
• Supervisor Experience: No Experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance