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Student Nurse Extern (SNE) - Inpatient Behavioral Health - PRN

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

Western Missouri Mental Health

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Behavioral Health IP

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

7:00AM - 7:30PM

Hours Per Week

4

Job Description

As a Student Nurse Extern, you’ll support licensed nurses in providing hands-on care to patients in a hospital setting. You’ll apply what you’re learning in nursing school while gaining valuable real-world experience—always working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor and document patient information; promptly share updates with the RN
• Help with procedures, transport supplies/specimens, and follow safety protocols
• Assist with daily tasks like hygiene, feeding, and mobility to support patient comfort and independence
• Respect patient preferences, cultures, and rights at all times
• Practice skills you're clinically trained and approved to perform
• Keep your work area safe, clean, and organized
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and high-quality care environment
• Provide age-appropriate care, understanding each patient’s unique physical and emotional needs
• Maintain a friendly and professional attitude with everyone you interact with
• Follow all policies, codes of conduct, and compliance training requirements

What You Need to Qualify

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited associate or bachelor’s nursing program
• Successfully completed nursing fundamentals (classroom and clinical) with documented skills competency
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Hold a current BLS certification
• Provide proof of continued nursing program enrollment each semester
• Complete all required SNE training and competencies within 90 days of hire