Nursing Student Summer Externship - Apply here for Interventional Radiology

Geisinger • Danville, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Medical Center is offering a paid Nurse Extern opportunity in Interventional Radiology for nursing students entering their senior year. The 10-week program combines education and clinical practice in an outpatient ambulatory setting, where externs work alongside experienced nurses, assist with patient care, learn clinical operations, and receive professional mentorship. The program is typically 40 hours per week and offers flexible scheduling. Externs must not perform procedures requiring state licensure.

The position is part of an educational and clinical work experience for students enrolled in nursing studies. Under the immediate supervision of a registered nurse preceptor and as assigned by the nurse in charge, the extern assists with patient care and reports patient physical, psychological, and emotional conditions. The role includes three expanded observational experiences during the program and participation in patient safety activities. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

The externship runs June 6 through August 14, 2027. Mandatory orientation is June 1 through June 4. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program, entering their senior year, and expected to graduate in December 2027 or May 2028. A resume is required with the application. Geisinger offers healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner benefits.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and entering the senior year.
• Expected to graduate in December 2027 or May 2028.
• Attach a resume with the application.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Attend mandatory orientation June 1 through June 4, 2027.

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 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 ten-week period.
• 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 designed to improve patient safety.
• Promptly report serious events and incidents according to established hospital policy and procedure.
• Do not perform procedures requiring state licensure.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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