About the role#
The Emergency Department Internship is a full-time, competency-based program designed to bridge the gap between nursing education and professional practice. The program supports your transition from a novice nurse to an advanced beginner through a mix of seminars, workshops, supervised hands-on training, simulation, and clinical observations. You will work with a dedicated education team and clinical preceptors to build skills in leadership, team building, and conflict management. Upon successful completion, you will practice as a nurse in one of our emergency departments, providing care to patients across their lifespans.
What you'll do#
- Provide nursing care through the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of care.
- Document the effects of care provided to patients.
- Work cooperatively with ancillary staff, nursing colleagues, and other patient-team personnel.
- Maintain confidentiality of all materials and handle information releases appropriately.
- Model the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in all interactions.
- Demonstrate competency in assessment, treatment, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient.
- Comply with all departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a nursing student with a prospective graduation date or status as an experienced RN who has not previously worked in an emergency department setting.
- Eligibility to sit for the NCLEX and obtain licensure prior to the start of the internship.
- A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
- Experience in an emergency department or prehospital care, or current completion of a senior practicum in an emergency department.
- A minimum 3.2 GPA.
- Current BLS certification.
- Ability to meet physical requirements, including standing for up to 10 hours per day, lifting or pushing objects up to 75 lbs, and transporting patients weighing up to 500 lbs via wheelchair, bed, or stretcher.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Locations: Opportunities are available at various St. Luke's campuses in Allentown, Bethlehem, Coaldale, Easton, Lehighton, Orwigsburg, Quakertown, Sellersville, and Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
About St. Luke's University Health Network
St. Luke's University Health Network is a nonprofit health care provider founded in 1872. Based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the network employs over 11,000 people. It operates across multiple locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The system provides specialized care in areas including oncology, cardiology, neuroscience, and orthopedics.
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