Summer 2027 Undergraduate Nursing Internship | NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens
About The Position
NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens offers a paid, eight-week Summer 2027 internship for undergraduate nursing students. Interns gain hands-on exposure to hospital work in Medical/Surgical units and learn from experienced nursing professionals. Under supervision, they perform patient care activities and supporting services related to patients’ personal, therapeutic, and comfort needs, while gaining insight into patient care, hospital operations, teamwork, and the day-to-day responsibilities of nursing professionals. The program is on-site in Flushing, Queens, New York, and runs from June 8 through July 30, 2027. Four internship opportunities are available within Nursing. Interns may support patients with activities of daily living, obtain height, weight, and vital signs as appropriate, and measure blood pressure using electronic and manual equipment. They learn and follow patient-care policies, procedures, safety practices, and standards, collaborate with the healthcare team, and develop professional skills. Interns also present a final project or presentation about their experience and lessons learned. The internship is intended to provide educational and practical experience and does not guarantee employment with NewYork-Presbyterian after completion. All roles require on-site presence, and employees should live within commuting distance. Travel expenses are not reimbursed.
Requirements
- Be a current undergraduate student with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
- Be currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
- Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with the American Heart Association.
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Be able to organize and prioritize responsibilities and complete assigned work within established timelines.
- Be able to follow direction from nursing leadership and appropriately communicate updates to key staff.
- Be able to identify problems, review information, recognize trends, and communicate potential solutions.
Nice To Haves
- Strong customer service, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective time and task management skills.
- Team-oriented and comfortable working collaboratively with a variety of colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient-care activities related to patients’ personal, therapeutic, and comfort needs.
- Support patients with activities of daily living.
- Obtain patient height, weight, and vital signs, as appropriate.
- Perform blood pressure measurements using electronic and manual equipment.
- Learn and follow established patient-care policies, procedures, safety practices, and standards.
- Collaborate with nurses and other members of the healthcare team.
- Present a final project or presentation highlighting the internship experience, key takeaways, and lessons learned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits supporting employees and their families.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
