Summer Nurse Extern - Med/Surg Tele 11LM - Aug/Dec 2026 Grads - St. Luke's
About The Position
The Summer Nurse Extern Program is an 6-8 week program designed for nursing students to gain hands-on experience in a medical-surgical telemetry unit. Participants will work 36-40 hours per week, earning competitive wages, and will be exposed to a complex patient population. The unit, 11LM, is a 23-bed acute care unit that provides extensive learning opportunities, including the specialty of caring for pre/post opiate use disorder (OUD) CV surgery patients. The role involves multidisciplinary collaboration with social workers, case managers, pharmacists, registered dieticians, physicians, and patients to address healthcare needs. The program is seeking motivated individuals who can start in early June and are expected to graduate in Winter 2026.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Nursing.
- Winter 2026 Grads Preferred
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program.
- Successful completion of a Medical Surgical Clinical
- Successful completion of a Pharmacological Concepts course
Responsibilities
- Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, completes activities of daily living, vital sign completion and blood glucose monitoring.
- Collaborates with the Registered Nurse in establishing a plan of care based upon an analysis of health, education and developmental needs and patient/family preferences.
- Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, evaluates patient response to interventions and effectively communicates observations and patient needs to the Registered Nurse.
- Develops delegation skills appropriate to Health Unit Coordinators, Nursing Assistants and technical roles on unit.
- Administers medication as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The level of clinical judgment and proficiency of skill must be evaluated prior to medication administration.
- Manages an increased number of patients and incorporates principles of time management into shift routine.
- Demonstrates an ability to collect and synthesize relevant patient data accurately identifying patient status and needs.
- In emergency situations and under appropriate supervision of a Registered Nurse, participates in activities they have demonstrated knowledge and skill in.
- Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
