Nursing Student Summer Externship - RN Operating Room - Ambulatory Surgery

Geisinger • Danville, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger’s paid Nurse Extern Program offers nursing students entering their senior year hands-on experience combining education and clinical practice in outpatient ambulatory settings. Externs work alongside experienced nurses, assist with patient care, learn clinical operations, receive professional mentorship, and build confidence for their future nursing careers. Externs do not perform procedures requiring state licensure.

This is a 10-week program, typically scheduled for 40 hours per week. The program runs June 6 through August 14, 2027. Externs must attend mandatory orientation June 1 through June 4. The role is based at Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine, with day shifts, and work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position is contingent student employment for a fixed term.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and entering the senior year.
• Expected to graduate in December 2027 or May 2028.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Resume must be attached to the application.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the immediate supervision of a registered nurse preceptor and as assigned by the nurse in charge.
• Function as a member of the nursing team.
• Identify, observe, report, and document the social and psychological needs of patients and their families.
• Identify, observe, and document patients’ physical needs according to standards.
• Report changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
• Obtain and maintain specimen integrity according to policy, procedure, and physician orders.
• Monitor blood glucose, urine, stool, and sputum.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Assist with patient transfers and transport as needed.
• Participate in three expanded observational experiences during the 10-week program.
• Participate actively in patient safety improvement and management programs.
• Identify processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors or adverse events.
• Participate in required organizational and departmental patient safety education and other activities intended to improve patient safety.
• Promptly report serious events and incidents according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Access non-controlled medication storage and supply areas and transport non-controlled medications as needed to meet clinic and unit needs.
• Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid opportunity.
• Professional mentorship and flexible scheduling.
• Healthcare benefits for eligible full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner benefits.
• Collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED