Nursing Student Summer Externship - RN Reproductive Endocrinology

Geisinger•Danville, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This paid, 10-week Nurse Extern opportunity provides hands-on experience for nursing students entering their senior year while they continue their nursing studies. Externs work alongside experienced nurses in outpatient ambulatory settings, assist with patient care, learn clinical operations, receive professional mentorship, and participate in three expanded observational experiences. The program is scheduled for June 6 through August 14, 2027, typically at 40 hours per week. Externs must attend mandatory orientation from June 1 through June 4. Externs do not perform procedures requiring state licensure. The position is based at Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Externs assist with patient care under the immediate supervision of a registered nurse preceptor and as assigned by the nurse in charge, function as members of the nursing team, and contribute to patient safety activities. Staff have access to non-controlled medication storage and supply areas and may transport non-controlled medications as needed for clinic and unit operations.

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.
Applicants must attach a resume upon 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 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.
Assist with patient transfer and transport as needed.
Participate in three expanded observational experiences during the 10-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 intended to improve patient safety.
Promptly report serious events and incidents in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
Access non-controlled medication storage and supply areas and transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet clinic and unit needs.