Nursing Student Summer Externship - RN Reproductive Endocrinology

Geisinger • Danville, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger’s paid, 10-week Nurse Extern Program offers hands-on clinical experience for nursing students entering their senior year. Externs work in outpatient ambulatory settings alongside experienced nurses, assist with patient care, learn clinical operations, receive professional mentorship, and build confidence for their future nursing careers. The program typically runs 40 hours per week. Externs must attend mandatory orientation June 1–4, 2027, and the program runs June 6–August 14, 2027. Nurse Externs do not perform procedures requiring state licensure.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The extern assists with patient care under the immediate supervision of a registered nurse preceptor and as assigned by the nurse in charge, and functions as a member of the nursing team. Staff have access to non-controlled medication storage and supply areas and may transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet clinic and unit needs.

Applicants must be nursing students currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and entering their senior year, with expected graduation in December 2027 or May 2028. Applicants must attach a resume. A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. The role also requires communication and computer literacy skills. Geisinger describes its purpose and values as kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. The organization offers healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner benefits, and promotes a collaborative, cooperative, collegial atmosphere.

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.
• Must not perform procedures requiring state licensure.

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 the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure and physician orders.
• Monitor blood glucose, urine, stool, and sputum.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Assist with patient transfer and transport as needed.
• Participate in three expanded observational experiences during the 10-week program.
• Actively participate 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 intended to improve patient safety.
• Promptly report serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure.
• Attach a resume when applying.
• Attend mandatory orientation June 1–4, 2027.

Benefits

• Paid externship opportunity.
• Professional mentorship.
• 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