Nurse Extern - Summer 2027 - Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital

Summer 2027 Nurse Externship at WellSpan Surgery & Rehab Hospital! Your application must include uploaded resume, transcript, and letter of recommendation from current nursing instructor highlighting current academic standing, current behavior standing, and completion of Medical Surgical rotation.

• Program dates: May 17, 2027 - July 10, 2027
• (2) 4-week unit experiences
• Minimum work commitment = 36 hours per week
• Rotating shifts based on preceptor schedule (Day/Evening/Night/Weekend)
• Consideration given for RN students who are entering final semester/year

(graduation in winter 2027 - summer 2028)

• Must have completed Medical Surgical rotation in accredited nursing program

prior to start of externship.

• Must maintain good standing status in accredited nursing program.
• Paid clinical experience
• 1:1 experienced RN preceptor

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides information needed by the registered nurse to coordinate the care

and discharge planning for the patient and family.

• Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients,

including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens and bed pans and positioning.

• Assists in the preparation and transportation of patients for tests,

procedures, etc.

• Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to the appropriate

individuals.

• Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood

pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, pain, and department-specific requirements.

• Performs selected procedures per Nurse Extern checklist.
• Sets up and removes equipment and supplies; ensures equipment is functioning

properly and stored appropriately.

• Performs EKGs and Point-of-Care testing which may include blood glucose,

hemoccult and specific gravity testing.

• Runs special errands as required. Responds to light calls.
• Ensures patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. are stocked with

appropriate items at required levels.

• Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned unit(s). Notifies

supervisor when reorder points are reached.

Common Expectations

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the

life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).

• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality

assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

• Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and

practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED Currently enrolled in an approved Nursing program

with completion of two clinical semesters. Required and

• High School Diploma or GED Enrollment in an accredited BSN program Preferred

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training

• Completion of at least one medical-surgical clinical rotation Upon Hire

Required

• Must be passing in an accredited program prior to Summer Externship Program

Upon Hire Required