The Nurse Extern is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients in assigned patient care area under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- If in a 4-year program, a minimum experience of two acute care medical-surgical clinical rotations (or one medical-surgical rotation and one clinical rotation which is pertinent to the clinical area applying for) from an accredited school of nursing is required. If in a 2-year program or accelerated/direct entry, must be in or have completed one medical – surgical clinical rotation along with pertinent work experience is required. In addition, at least one of the clinical rotations must have included medication administration.
- Nursing courses/clinicals must have provided theory, knowledge and experience in providing patient care, performing patient care procedures and techniques, as well as knowledge and experience in performing physical assessments, gathering of history data, development of nursing care plans and medical record documentation
- Experience of six months or more as a nursing assistant is preferred.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing is required, or a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing prepared to take the NCLEX or waiting to retake the NCLEX exam for a second time.
- Ability to read, write, understand, perform simple arithmetic, and follow directions related to basic patient care.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, and physicians in a courteous manner.
- Ability to complete simple comparisons between numbers.
- Ability to show experience in 60 percent of essential functions.
- Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail for 80 percent of work time when performing basic patient care tasks.
- State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification is preferred, otherwise must provide documentation from an accredited school for professional nurses indicating successful completion of the basic nursing course which encompass all of the criteria noted by the State of Wisconsin administrative code.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent.
RN Highlights at ThedaCare:
A.D.N to BSN program with strategic Nursing Tuition Assistance
Magnet Journey- care model encompassing holistic view of people and community
Academic partnerships that support student learning and Quality Improvement projects
Clinician and Leader Nightingale Award recipient
Nursing excellence and recognition program
Robust Shared Governance
Population Health and Life Inspired Movement
Clinical Advancement Program (CAP)
Onsite BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ALSO and specialty certifications
Development/Growth opportunity within the Organization: Emergency Services/Trauma Care, Obstetrics, Medical Surgical, Intensive Care, Intermediate Care, Behavioral Health, Surgical Services, Cancer Care, Homecare, Hospice, Skilled Nursing Care, Neuro Care, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient IV, Ambulatory Clinic, Diabetes Education, Wound Care, Telemetry/Cardiac, Phone Triage, and much more!
Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.
Hospital locations to include: Appleton, Neenah, Berlin, Waupaca , Wildrose, New London, & Shawano. Other locations could include ThedaCare at Home, ThedaCare Post-acute care and Skilled Nursing Facilities
The units include the following specialties: Medical Specialty, Surgical Specialty, Cardiovascular Services, Oncology, Rehabilitation, IMU/Neuro, Family Birth Center, Inpatient Behavioral Health, Surgery, PACU, Emergency Services, Intensive Care Unit, Home Health, Post-Acute Care Facilities, and additional opportunities. Please note that available units may vary by location.
Winter 2026 Nurse Externship job | Patient and Nursing Support jobs at ThedaCare
