WSU Nurse Extern - Summer 2026

apartment Grand Lake Health System location_onSaint Marys, OH 45885, US

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This Nurse Extern opportunity is ONLY available for current Wright State University Lake Campus students

Information

Wright State University Lake Campus nursing students have the opportunity to work as a Nurse Extern, providing direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Patient care settings could potentially consist of one of the following: Acute Care and Emergency Medicine.

Hours of Job

Temporary Full Time - 36 hours per week
Hours are 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Every Third Weekend

Duties and Key Responsibilities

Complete patient assessments and document appropriately in patient records.
In coordination with the supervising RN, can formulate the patient plan of care.
Use evidenced based practice to guide patient care.
Assist with formulating a teaching plan based on identified learning needs.

Establishes a therapeutic relationship with patients and families.
Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Completes assignments and workload in a timely fashion.
Provides prompt and courteous service to customers of the department.
Demonstrates appropriate problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Communicates appropriately with interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Student extern will work the designated schedule with an assigned preceptor, following their nurse preceptor work schedule
Weekend rotation is every third weekend
Must attend all required clinical experiences and course seminars for Summer Term (May 2026 through July 2026)

Education/Certifications

Currently enrolled in an accredited RN school of nursing. Successfully completed all junior level nursing courses or within one year of graduation (entering or completing senior level studies in nursing program), in good academic standing with Nurse Faculty recommendation.
Certification - Recommended, but not required to have one of the following.
- Completion of state tested certificate program
- Nursing assistant certification

Application Components - Please upload during application process or submit separately to mrager@jtdmh.org.

Transcript - Showing completion of all junior level courses in BSN program, including 2 semesters of nursing experience prior to 5/1/26.
2 completed faculty references using this form - Nurse Extern Faculty Reference
Personal statement - Why did you choose nursing as a profession? What are your goals following graduation? How will a student nurse extern experience assist you in accomplishing your professional goals?

Grand Lake Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. GLHS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all of our locations. In addition, Grand Lake Health System is an At-Will Employment employer.

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