Summer Nurse Extern - 12S Oncology Unit - Aug/Dec 2026 Grad - St. Luke's
About The Position
The Summer Nurse Extern Program at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center on the 12S Oncology Unit offers a unique opportunity for nursing students to gain hands-on experience. This program is designed for students who will be graduating in Aug/Dec 2026. The 12S unit specializes in 24-bed solid tumor, palliative, and hospice care, and is one of Wisconsin's few designated inpatient oncology units qualified to deliver multiple forms of chemotherapy. As a quaternary hospital, we provide specialized oncology care to highly acute cancer patients from across the nation and world. The program requires a commitment of 36-40 hours per week for 6-8 weeks, starting in early June, with competitive wages but no benefits. Shifts may vary, including Days, PMs, and NOCs.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Nursing.
- 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
