Nursing Student Summer Externship- Apply here for all locations!

Geisinger • Danville, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Jumpstart your nursing career with Geisinger’s Nurse Extern Program! This paid, hands-on experience is designed for nursing students entering their senior year. You’ll work alongside experienced nurses, assist with patient care, and gain insight into hospital operations and team-based care. Flexible scheduling, professional mentorship, and exposure to Geisinger’s culture make this a great way to build confidence and prepare for your future in nursing. Note: Nurse Externs do not perform procedures requiring state licensure.

Requirements

• Applicants must be nursing students currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and entering their senior year.
• Eligible candidates are expected to graduate in December 2026 or May 2027
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
• Communication
• Computer Literacy

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient care under the immediate supervision of a registered nurse preceptor and as assigned by the nurse in charge.
• Functions as a member of the nursing team.
• Identifies, observes, reports, and documents the social and psychological needs of the patient and family.
• Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to standard.
• Reports changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
• Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
• Monitors blood glucose, urine and stool, and sputum.
• Assists patient with ADL's.
• Assists with patient transfer and transport, as needed.
• Participates in three expanded observational experiences in the ten-week period.
• Participates actively in patient safety improvement and management program.
• Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
• Participates in required organizational and departmental patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational patient safety.
• Reports promptly serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure.
• Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic and unit.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• We encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
• We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees