About the role#
The Student Nurse Extern I program is a full-time, 9-week summer externship designed for nursing students. You will work closely with the healthcare team to collect data and implement patient care. This role includes periodic, designated observation opportunities where you will see how different members of the multidisciplinary team contribute to patient care.
What you'll do#
- Provide direct health care to patients while following treatment plans as directed by licensed personnel.
- Perform clinical tasks including vital signs, intake and output measurements, glucometry, and specimen collection.
- Assist with patient activities of daily living, such as bathing, oral care, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
- Support the admitting process and document information in the admission database.
- Communicate changes in patient conditions to the Registered Nurse.
- Maintain supplies and clean equipment.
- Participate in in-services and continuing education programs to support your professional development.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BSN program having completed your sophomore year and entering your junior year, OR enrollment in an ADN program having completed your first year and entering your last year.
- Two written instructor references.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- 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 in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Quakertown, Sellersville, Lehighton, Coaldale, Orwigsburg, Stroudsburg, and Phillipsburg, NJ.
- The role requires standing for up to 10 hours per day and the ability to transport patients weighing up to 250 lbs.
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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