At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. **Summary:** The Nurse Extern is responsible for delivery of patient care and teaching through nursing process. The Nurse Extern directs and guides activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing, and the established policies and procedures of the organization. Assists in the provision of care to patients of all age groups. **Knowledge and Abilities:** + Good oral and written communication skills. + Demonstrates knowledge and skill in nursing theory and practice of nursing process. + Nurses assigned to a specialty unit will be required to meet criteria established for that unit. **Job Requirements:** + **Education:** Graduate of an accredited college/university or institution. + **Experience:** Experience preferred. + **Registration, Certification or Licensure Requirement:** BLS certification required. Other certification required per department policy. + Must obtain chemotherapy competency within 1 year of hire/RN licensure. **Hours:** + Shift: Nights + Hours: 7:00PM - 7:30AM + Hours per pay period: 72 + Weekend, holiday and on-call rotation required per department policy Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com