The nurse externship is designed for students in their final year of an accredited RN program. We are currently accepting applications for our Summer 2026 program at the Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee. The summer program will run from June 8th through August 8th. The program requires a mandatory orientation:

Monday June 8, 2026, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Tuesday June 9, 2026, 8:15 am – 5:00 pm

Application window is February 24th – March 24th. Please apply during this window if you would like to be considered. Onsite interviews will be scheduled after the application period ends.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be enrolled in the final year of an accredited RN program with a graduation date between August 2026 and May 2027.
• Must be available to work a full-time schedule (three 12-hour shifts / week) during the 9 weeks of the program
• Must be flexible with shift availability – may be required to work nights and weekends as needed by the department
• Must be flexible with department placement – availability and department preferences will be discussed during onsite interviews.
• Only one Saint Francis externship allowed per individual

Job Summary: Assists in planning nursing care for an assigned group of patients and gives direct patient care based on registered nurse's assessment of patient needs and plan of care. Designed for students in their senior year of (or the summer before) a state approved Registered Nurse Program. The Nurse Extern will shadow a registered nurse for a set period of time, per program guidelines.

Minimum Education: Enrolled in a state approved Registered Nurse program and in the final year of (or the summer before).

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: None.

Work Experience: 0 - 6 months related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to be detail oriented in the examination of clinical and numerical data.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 1. Assists in planning nursing care for an assigned group of patients. 2. Gives direct patient care to patient/patients based on registered nurse's assessment of patient needs and plan of care. 3. Performs technical treatments and procedures identified in nurse extern skills check list. 4. Assists the licensed nurse in recording pertinent patient data on patient's medical records for benefit of the other health team members and for legal documentation. (Progress Notes must be co-signed by the licensed nurse.) 5. Participates in health team conferences to discuss patient needs and outcomes. 6. Participates in educational opportunities to increase knowledge base referring to a specific patient population

Decision Making: Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited and standard policies/protocols have been established.

Working Relationships: Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Special Job Dimensions: None.

Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Education - Muskogee Campus

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