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Student Nurse Extern 1

CompanySouthern Illinois Healthcare
LocationNot specified
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Provide hands-on patient care including basic health checks, hygiene assistance, and mobility support in hospital or clinic settings. Responsibilities also include restocking rooms, processing lab samples, and assisting with administrative tasks like scheduling appointments.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
1894
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) is a not-for-profit health system serving the southernmost counties of Illinois with four hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, Level II Trauma Center and more than 30 outpatient and specialty practices. Based in Carbondale, Ill., SIH is the region’s largest private employer with 4,000 employees and the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits. Recognized for quality outcomes in cardiac, stroke, bariatric and cancer care, SIH holds affiliations with renowned peers such as Prairie Heart Institute, SIU School of Medicine Family Practice Residency Program, Siteman Cancer Network and the BJC Collaborative. We are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all of the people in the communities we serve.
About the Role

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Position Summary

  • Responsible for hands-on roles for students attending college and enrolled in a healthcare program.

Principal Accountabilities

Education

  • Enrolled in a Nursing college clinical program.

Licenses and Certification

  • N/A

Experience and Skills

  • Caring and kind
  •  Cheerful and friendly
  • Willing to be hands-on with patients
  • Willing to do personal care tasks (washing, toileting, etc.)
  • Able to follow instructions and procedures
  • Able to work in a team but use their own initiate.
  • Strong communication skills, including listening.
  • Organizational skills.

Role Specific Responsibilities

If you’re based in a hospital your duties may include:

  • helping patients to move around.
  • monitoring patients and performing basic health checks
  • making patients feel comfortable.
  • washing and dressing patients.
  • serving meals and helping to feed patients.
  • cleaning and restocking rooms

If you’re based in our Medical Group Clinics, you may:

  • perform health checks.
  • take blood samples.
  • process lab samples
  • sterilize equipment.
  • restock rooms.
  • undertake health promotion and education work.
  • act as a receptionist
  • schedule appointment

Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

$17.00 - $17.00

To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:

http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits

Key Skills
Patient CareCommunicationListeningOrganizational SkillsPhlebotomyHealth ChecksPatient MonitoringTeamworkPersonal CareClinical Procedures
Categories
HealthcareEducation
Benefits
Scholarship ProgramTuition AssistanceLab Fees CoverageBooks and Educational Supplies Coverage