About the role#
This paid externship offers nursing students a chance to gain hands-on experience in Interventional Radiology. You will work in outpatient ambulatory settings alongside experienced nurses, receive professional mentorship, and learn clinical operations. This 10-week program runs from June 6 to August 14, 2027, with a mandatory orientation from June 1 to June 4, 2027. Participants work approximately 40 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Assist with patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
- Observe, report, and document patient physical, psychological, and emotional needs.
- Monitor blood glucose, urine, stool, and sputum samples.
- Obtain and maintain the integrity of specimens.
- Help patients with activities of daily living and assist with patient transfers or transport.
- Transport non-controlled medications as needed for the clinic.
- Report changes in patient conditions to the registered nurse.
- Participate in three expanded observational experiences.
- Engage in patient safety improvement and management programs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program.
- Status as a student entering your senior year of nursing studies, with an expected graduation date in December 2027 or May 2028.
- A High School Diploma or GED.
- A resume submitted with your application.
Location & details#
- Location: Danville, Pennsylvania.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is a nonprofit health system based in Danville, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915, the organization provides care to 1.2 million people across urban and rural areas. It operates 10 hospital campuses and over 120 care sites. The system also manages a health plan for more than 500,000 members and trains thousands of medical professionals annually.
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