Position Overview

Applicants must be enrolled in a Nursing program and either currently taking or have completed the Nursing Fundamentals course. Please confirm with your educational institution what qualifies as an equivalent course.

If you haven't finished the course yet but are eager to gain practical experience, consider exploring roles such as Patient Care Technician or Patient Safety Attendant, which can help you get started before meeting this requirement.

Last year, our organization’s colleagues dedicated over 156,000 hours to volunteer work within our communities. As a Nurse Extern Student Nurse, you can join a team committed to making a difference!

Become part of our exceptional Student Nurse Externship program, where you will enjoy flexibility and hands-on experience. We offer additional shadowing opportunities in units that interest you and support your preparation for a Graduate Nurse position.

For every 24 hours you work, you will earn 4 hours of paid shadowing time in any unit across our facilities. Are you nearing graduation? Consider interviewing for a Graduate Nurse position now and start early in that unit as a student nurse.

Our organization provides a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our team members. The available plans and programs include:

• Extensive medical coverage that includes many common services at little to no cost. Plans feature prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, along with free telemedicine services and AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (such as accident and critical illness coverage), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Complimentary counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellness.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of your pay, depending on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering a 10% discount on company stock.
• Family support through fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny, as well as adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repairs, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement readiness services, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance covering tuition, student loans, certification support, and scholarships for dependents.
• A colleague recognition program.
• A Time Away From Work Program that includes paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• An Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage for full-time and part-time employees based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you ready to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider that prioritizes the growth and development of its team members? Join our organization! We will equip you with the tools and resources necessary for success. We are seeking a passionate Nurse Extern Student Nurse to help us achieve our objectives. Unlock your potential!

• The Nurse Extern provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing a range of basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and daily living activities.
• Under the guidance of a registered nurse (RN), the Nurse Extern supports the nursing staff in delivering patient care in line with their skills and training, while also helping to maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment.
• The Nurse Extern must be currently enrolled and in good standing at an accredited nursing school and can perform advanced procedures once competency is demonstrated.
• Flexible scheduling with opportunities to earn shadowing time in additional units.
• After orientation and clinical skills assessment, nursing students will gain hands-on experience working alongside a Registered Nurse, performing more nursing tasks.
• Opportunity to interview early for Graduate Nurse positions.
• Apply now to engage in a conversation with a recruiter about how we can support your career journey!

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program, with completion of Nursing Fundamentals.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
• High School diploma or GED.

We are a full-service, 150+ bed acute care hospital and emergency room located in Overland Park and Leawood, Kansas. Our facility meets the healthcare needs of the community by providing compassionate care. We have a team of world-class medical professionals and over 600 physicians. Our staff delivers exceptional experiences and outstanding medical care for adults, newborns, teens, and children. We offer some of the most advanced treatment options available in the Kansas City area. Our hospital network is a leader in cancer care, housing a certified Breast Center of Excellence, the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, and the region’s only Genitourinary Cancer clinic. We also feature a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence, a Women’s Center, a Bariatric Program, and an inpatient rehabilitation center.

Our organization has been recognized multiple times as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Join an organization that invests in your future! We are currently reviewing applications for the Nurse Extern Student Nurse position. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us elevate the standard of patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.