Nurse Extern - Summer 2025 - Chambersburg Hospital

Wellspan Health • Chambersburg, PA

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About The Position

The Nurse Extern position at Chambersburg Hospital is a summer program designed for nursing students to gain practical clinical experience in various departments, including Med Surg, BHS, ED, Tele/Obs, IMCU, and CCU. The program runs from June 2 to July 26, 2025, and includes a structured orientation, rotations, and hands-on training under the supervision of experienced registered nurses. This role provides an opportunity to assist in patient care while developing essential nursing skills in a real-world healthcare setting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Currently enrolled in an approved Nursing program with completion of two clinical semesters.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire is required.
• Completion of a formal Nurse Extern Program upon hire is required.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in an accredited BSN program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides information needed by the registered nurse to coordinate the care and discharge planning for the patient and family.
• Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens and bed pans, and positioning.
• Assists in the preparation and transportation of patients for tests, procedures, etc.
• Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to the appropriate individuals.
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, pain, and department-specific requirements.
• Performs selected procedures if demonstrated competency during formal Nurse Extern Program, such as catheterization, nasogastric tube insertion and care, wound care, administration of tube feedings, enema administration, and ostomy care.
• Sets up and removes equipment and supplies; ensures equipment is functioning properly and stored appropriately.
• Performs EKGs and Point-of-Care testing which may include blood glucose, hemoccult, and specific gravity testing.
• Runs special errands as required. Responds to light calls.
• Ensures patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. are stocked with appropriate items at required levels.
• Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned unit(s). Notifies supervisor when reorder points are reached.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Benefits

• Paid clinical experience
• Opportunity to continue employment in a Nursing Assistant capacity after the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED