RN Student Extern Program
The RN Student Extern Program offered at Lake Charles Memorial Health System
is for junior and senior level nursing students currently enrolled, have
completed their fundamental courses and are working toward their RN degree.
It gives the student a chance to prepare themselves for a smoother entry
into the professional, hospital environment by following an experienced
RN. Under the supervision of RNs, the externs are allowed to perform certain
nursing skills after being checked off on those skills during orientation.
The Extern rotates to different departments every month, so that they
may get the opportunity to explore a variety of nursing fields to identify
the best career fit for them.
Providing high quality training and employment opportunities is important
to Lake Charles Memorial, therefore we offer many options for the Extern
to choose from after graduation.
Nursing students are hired after entering clinicals.
- For the Extern hired a full year before graduation or longer, would be
required to work 50 hours a semester.
- $20,000 sign-on bonus with 2 year Full Time RN employment commitment. Installments
are dispersed within the 2 year period.
Interested applicants can apply
here.
Go to Professional Development -> Click RN Student Extern ->Submit
Application & Resume.
Nursing students should look at the RN Extern Program as an ongoing interview
process. It gives them a chance to meet and work with staff and managers
on different units. We offer the student a chance to receive more clinical
experience in a hospital setting to make their transition from student
nurse to RN as smooth as possible and give them a chance to acclimate
to our hospital culture.
Questions can be directed to Alicia Bryant at
abryant@lcmh.com.
