About the role#
The Student Nurse Extern I program is a full-time, 9-week summer opportunity for nursing students. You will work closely with members of the health care team to collect data, implement patient care, and observe multidisciplinary functions. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience while you follow treatment plans directed by licensed personnel.
What you'll do#
- Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, oral care, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
- Perform clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, measuring intake and output, glucometry, and specimen collection.
- Assist with the patient admission process and document information in the database.
- Support unit operations by restocking supplies and cleaning equipment.
- Communicate changes in patient conditions to the Registered Nurse.
- Participate in in-service training and continuing education programs.
- Ensure patient comfort and satisfaction throughout their stay.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a baccalaureate nursing program (BSN) having completed your sophomore year and entering your junior year, OR enrollment in an associate nursing program (ADN) having completed your first year and entering your final year.
- Two written instructor references.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, full-time position for Summer 2027.
- Locations include various St. Luke's University Health Network campuses across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Coaldale, Lehighton, Stroudsburg, Quakertown, Orwigsburg, Sellersville, and Phillipsburg.
- The role is paid.
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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