Summer Extern-PD
Catholic Health•Rockville Centre, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
We are excited to be offering our Summer Nurse Externship Program. This program gives nursing students the opportunity to work in the hospital with members of the healthcare team. You will have the opportunity to work side by side with registered nurses who will serve as mentors. They will guide you in developing your clinical & critical thinking skills as you build your confidence as a nursing professional. Our Nursing Education team will support you and facilitate a robust learning experience. You will participate as a member of the Mercy Hospital Nursing team in the delivery of compassionate patient care.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a BSN program with completion of Nursing Fundamentals
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association.
- Please submit an application no later than April 6, 2026 for consideration
Responsibilities
- Shadow an RN to learn about patient assessment & treatments.
- Observe care in Specialty Areas
- Perform skills similar to a nursing assistant, including but not limited to taking vital signs, performing blood glucose monitoring and bladder scanning.
- Promote a positive patient experience.
- Be a member of the healthcare team
- Attend many nursing education programs
- Other exciting experiences
Benefits
- generous benefits packages
- generous tuition assistance
- a defined benefit pension plan
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
