You’ve studied and you’ve sacrificed. Now it’s time to apply everything you’ve learned toward caring for patients – which is what inspired you to become a nurse in the first place. At Methodist Hospitals, we have created an environment and culture in which upcoming or new grad RNs can take those first key steps in their new nursing career.
Methodist Hospitals has even more for upcoming or new graduates of accredited nursing programs.
Nurse Externs work closely with our professional health care team to deliver compassionate care to those in need. In this 6 month to 1 year nurse extern program, depending on the specialty area, they develop self-confidence as well as critical thinking and time management skills as they sharpen the clinical skills needed to launch their nursing careers. They benefit from individualized orientation plans tailored to their specific learning needs and from support provided by experienced preceptors.
This updated program reflects our continued commitment to supporting nursing students and new graduates as they transition into professional practice. This program enhances the pipeline of future nurses and supports a smoother transition into clinical practice.
Job Specific – Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Possess good interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrates diplomacy interacting with patients, family members, visitors, and staff.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting unanticipated demands and priorities.
• Able to maintain a calm demeanor in a crisis situation.
• Able to use the nursing process for approaching problems faced in role as a nurse extern.
Education
• Currently enrolled student in good academic standing or a Nurse Graduate who has successfully completed an accredited School of Nursing and preparing for National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
• If currently enrolled in accredited School of Nursing, must also have successfully completed Fundamentals/Foundations of Nursing (or its equivalent) didactic and lab.
• Current school registration or proof of graduation required.
Experience – Certifications and Licensures
• Current Basic Life Support credentials (BLS) is Required
• Nurse Graduates must secure Indiana licensing within 60 days from their graduation date.
If you are interested in joining Methodist as an Extern please complete an online application. To learn more about Methodist dedicated Extern program call our Nurse Recruiter Debbie Rudovich at 219-886-4295.