Nurse Extern (June - August 2025) - PRN (Open) (OU Health)

Job Description

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Start date: June 2025

Completing an externship at OU Health provides a launching point for your nursing career at Oklahoma’s only level-1 trauma center that hosts a large variety of medical specialties including:

• Adult and pediatric intensive care
• Adult and pediatric oncology
• Adult and pediatric acute care
• Adult and pediatric cardiovascular surgery and intensive care
• Neonatal intensive care
• Obstetrics (Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby Unit, Obstetric Special Care)
• Emergency care

Externs are expected to work full time (approximately 36 hours/week) June 8 - August 2, 2025 as paid employees of the OU Health System with numerous opportunities to extend your employment with OU Health after completion. This opportunity provides individuals with the ability to expand clinical knowledge and gain exposure to the OU Health system. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate an openness to learning within a variety of clinical settings and patient populations. The externship will serve as an opportunity for expanding clinical knowledge, skills, and mentorship with nursing leaders in the OU Health system.  

General Description:

The Nurse Extern program is designed specifically for nursing students between their junior and senior year of Nursing School. Under direct supervision the Nurse Extern will work with a mentor in an area of clinical focus. This is a summer Extern Program and will last for 10 weeks.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• The Extern will work with a bedside mentor who will provide training and expertise to help prepare the Extern for a professional career in nursing while performing basic patient care.
• Will have practice opportunities in a selected area of clinical focus such as Pediatrics, Surgery, Emergency, Cardiovascular or Women’s Services. 
• Will explore evidence-based practices and current research findings.
• May have the opportunity to work with nurses in expanded or advance practice roles such as Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioners, Pain Management Nurses or Case Managers. 
• Will provide presentations to healthcare team members.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Nursing student between the junior and senior year of an accredited nursing program, with a minimum GPA of 3.0

Experience: None

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:  Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Knowledge of nursing techniques and practices. Ability to perform basic patient assessment.  Good written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and coworkers.  Computer skills.  Good problem solving skills.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.