Nurse Extern Program

ST. JOHN PROVIDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM
2012 NURSE EXTERN PROGRAM
MAY 29th – July 29th

Are you a highly qualified nursing student interested in pursuing your nursing career within St. John Providence Health System?  Then we have the opportunity for you!

The Nurse Extern Program is a paid $17.00/hr, 9-week program in which you are given the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills while working directly with an RN mentor on an assigned clinical unit. The program involves not only direct patient care, but also includes off-unit experiences, networking and mentoring.

What makes the SJPHS Nurse Extern Program unique? The focus of our program is on your growth and development.  To accomplish this we have included several unique features in our Nurse Extern Program.

Nurse Externs:

• Are not part of the staffing matrix.
• Meet with program coordinators and fellow externs. 
• Participate in facilitated observations in an area of interest. Examples: ER, ICU, OR, CRNA, Nurse Practitioner, Home Care and Hospice.
• Complete a unit-based clinical improvement project.
• Have the opportunity to apply for nursing scholarships.
• May transition to Nurse Technician positions if all program and performance expectations have been met and open positions are available.

You must meet the following minimum criteria to apply for the program:

• Currently enrolled in a nursing program leading to a degree that qualifies you for licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Entering final year of nursing school and sincerely interested in pursuing your professional nursing career within SJPHS (graduation anticipated by June 2013)
• Cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.50

Opportunities are available at St. John Hospital and Medical Ctr (Detroit), Providence Hospital (Southfield) and Providence Park Hospital (Novi).

Please review and complete the Application Packet, Applicant Information Form and the Reference Request Form.

For more information contact Worklife Services-Talent Center at (586) 753-1259 or nurseexternprogram@stjohn.org.

Completed applications accepted January 1, 2012- February 20, 2012.