Nursing Student Extern Intern
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Successful completion of clinical nursing courses sufficient to demonstrate competency in basic health care tasks, including nursing fundamentals and a medical-surgical clinical rotation or equivalent, is required.
- Active enrollment in a nursing program is required, with proof of enrollment each term; any change in enrollment status must be communicated immediately.
- Completion of nursing fundamentals and first clinical rotations, or equivalent, is required.
- Perform delegated duties and provide supportive care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, consistent with the defined role and organizational policies.
- Perform basic patient-care tasks, including taking vital signs, checking blood glucose, and recording intake and output; assist with personal care and activities of daily living; report abnormal findings or changes to the Registered Nurse; and support unit stocking, cleanliness, and orderliness.
- Assist with safe and appropriate delegated patient-care tasks under direct nurse supervision.
- Provide patient care, including comfort and hygiene measures, preventative skin care, safety measures, transport, and nutritional and elimination needs.
- Answer call lights promptly and respond to patient needs.
- Report patient status changes and needs accurately and promptly to the Registered Nurse.
- Accurately document vital signs, intake and output, nutritional intake, personal hygiene, weights, and other patient care performed, and promptly report findings to the Registered Nurse.
- Use clinical strategies effectively to ensure patient and associate safety.
About the company
CommonSpirit Health runs a nonprofit Catholic network that provides integrated health services across 2,300 clinics and care sites, plus 137 hospital locations, along with home-based and virtual care. It coordinates care across hospitals, clinics, and telehealth to support patients from prevention to treatment. It differentiates itself by combining a large national footprint with a faith-based mission and a focus on charity care and community benefits rather than profit margins. Its goal is to create a healthier future for all through a just, equitable, and collaborative healthcare system grounded in humankindness.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FY2026 revenue reached $42.4 billion, up 8.5%, showing resilient patient demand.
- Adjusted admissions rose 3.9% in FY2026, and operating loss before special charges narrowed.
- Thomas McGinn won Joint Commission’s 2026 Physician Leadership Award, reinforcing clinical credibility.
What critics are saying
- FY2026 special charges reached $2.8 billion, crushing margins and masking core weakness.
- Conifer exit costs $2.3 billion and forces a December 2026 transition risk.
- The 2022 ransomware breach still costs over $160 million, exposing recurring cyber weakness.
What makes CommonSpirit Health unique
- CommonSpirit’s Catholic nonprofit footprint spans 24 states, 2,300 clinics, and 137 hospital-based locations.
- Its systemwide revenue-cycle insourcing unifies operations across Conifer facilities by January 2027.
- Enhanced online scheduling in California, Arizona, and Nevada booked 4,670 appointments in Q1 FY2026.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Professional Development Budget
- Relocation Assistance
- Hybrid Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours
- Mentorship Program