Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Student Nurse, you will build trust with your clinical preceptor and patients as you apply classroom concepts in a real-time, supportive environment. Our comprehensive program is designed to establish you as a reliable resource and helpful supporter for patients and families.

Every day you will practice essential nursing skills, collaborate with experienced healthcare professionals, and contribute to patient care plans, actively applying your foundational knowledge in a dynamic clinical setting.

To be successful in this role, you will bring enthusiasm for helping others and a keen desire to put your classroom experience into practice. We are committed to teaching you everything necessary for success within our hospital, making this an ideal launchpad for your professional nursing career.

Assures that the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintainedAllows for privacy and modesty in the provision of careIdentifies self by name and title to patient/familyMaintains confidentiality of patient informationReports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identifiedUnderstands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee
Job Requirements

Required

California Nursing Assistant Certification or enrolled in the Psych Tech program or enrolled in current nursing program or on the nursing enrollment track with successful completion of TEAS score greater than 62 and completion of at least 4 nursing prerequisites (must submit college transcripts and TEAS score with your application).Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

One year of acute care experienceWhere You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.