Your future role at a glance
Program Dates: January 25th through April 3rd
**Spring 2027 EXTERN PROGRAM FOR RN NURSING STUDENTS**
**REQUIREMENTS**
- You must have completed at least one semester of clinical rotations by January 25th, 2027.
- COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Submit an online application AND complete the following questionnaire linked here: Externship - Student Questionnaire
- Your application is NOT complete until ALL these steps have been completed.
*Please note, if you are a current Ascension Associate, you must apply via the internal job portal*
If you are already an extern in the program and wish to continue, please connect with your current manager to discuss how you'd like to proceed.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION!
Location: Tulsa, Owasso, Broken Arrow, Bartlesville and Sapulpa
Facility: Ascension St. John Medical Center, Ascension St. John Owasso, Ascension St. John Broken Arrow, Jane Phillips Medical Center and Ascension St. John Sapulpa
Department/Specialty: Various Units
Schedule: PRN, Maximum 12 hours a week, Flexible Scheduling
How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Completes assigned nursing orders as directed by preceptor, including assisting patient with activities of daily living and taking vital signs.
- Observes patient status and responses. Documents and reports observations to preceptor or other appropriate staff.
- Assists preceptor with development of care plan by reporting test results and patient observations.
- Performs other tasks as assigned, including environmental services and preparing/transporting patients for diagnostic services.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration- Required Credential(s):
- One or more of the following:
- Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- One or more of the following:
- Nurse Aide.
- High school diploma/GED required. Must be accepted or enrolled into a Nursing program upon date of hire/transfer and begin classes within 90 days of date of hire/transfer.
- None required.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Retirement: 403(b) plan
- Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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