Nursing Student Summer Externship - RN Reproductive Endocrinology

As a Nurse Extern, you’ll • Work alongside experienced nurses in outpatient ambulatory settings • Assist with patient care and learn the flow of clinical operations • Receive professional mentorship and flexible scheduling • Immerse yourself in Geisinger’s culture and build confidence for your future career Important Note: Nurse Externs do not perform procedures requiring state licensure. Eligibility: Applicants must be nursing students currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and entering their senior year. Eligible candidates are expected to graduate in December 2027 or May 2028 . Applicants must attach a resume upon application . • This is 10-week program, typically 40 hours weekly. • Externship Program Dates: June 6 – August 14, 2027 • Externs are required to attend a mandatory orientation from June 1st through June 4th. Take the next step toward your nursing career—apply today and make the most of this exceptional learning experience! Job Duties: • Assists in patient care under the immediate supervision of a registered nurse preceptor and as assigned by the nurse in charge. • Functions as a member of the nursing team. • Identifies, observes, reports, and documents the social and psychological needs of the patient and family. • Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to standard. • Reports changes in patient condition to the registered nurse. • Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order. • Monitors blood glucose, urine and stool, and sputum. • Assists patient with ADL's. • Assists with patient transfer and transport, as needed. • Participates in three expanded observational experiences in the ten-week period. • Participates actively in patient safety improvement and management program. • Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events. • Participates in required organizational and departmental patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational patient safety. • Reports promptly serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure. • Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic and unit. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.