Nursing Student Summer Externship - RN Operating Room - Ambulatory Surgery

Geisinger • Danville, PA

3d • 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 an outpatient ambulatory setting. Externs work alongside experienced nurses, assist with patient care, learn clinical operations, receive professional mentorship, and build confidence for their future careers. Externs do not perform procedures requiring state licensure.

The program lasts 10 weeks, typically 40 hours per week, with program dates from June 6 through August 14, 2027. Attendance at mandatory orientation from June 1 through June 4 is required. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program, entering their senior year, and expected to graduate in December 2027 or May 2028. A resume must be attached to the application.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The role is contingent student employment for a fixed term. Staff have access to non-controlled medication storage and supply areas and may transport non-controlled medications as needed for the clinic and unit. The position requires compliance with organizational policies and job-specific obligations; additional department-specific orientation competencies may also be essential.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and entering the senior year.
• Expected graduation in December 2027 or May 2028.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Attach a resume 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 in accordance with policy and 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 and adverse events.
• Participate in required organizational and departmental patient safety education and other activities to improve patient safety.
• Promptly report serious events and incidents according to established hospital policy and procedure.
• Attend mandatory program orientation from June 1 through June 4, 2027.

Benefits

• Paid opportunity.
• Professional mentorship and flexible scheduling.
• Healthcare benefits for 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

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED