About the role#
The Student Nurse Extern II program is a full-time, 9-week summer opportunity for nursing students. You will work alongside an RN mentor to provide patient care and gain experience in a clinical setting. The program includes designated observation opportunities in specialty areas to explore different nursing career paths.
What you'll do#
- Collect data and implement patient care under the direction of licensed personnel.
- Participate in the coordination and provision of individualized patient care.
- Perform clinical tasks including vital signs, intake and output measurements, glucometry, and specimen collection.
- Assist with patient ADLs, such as bathing, feeding, mobility, and toileting.
- Support the admitting process and document on the admission database.
- Assist the RN with systematic patient assessments, care planning, and documentation.
- Help with the set-up and clean-up of procedures and observe the administration of medications.
- Maintain equipment and restock supplies.
- Communicate changes in patient conditions to the RN.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a baccalaureate nursing program.
- Completion of junior year and status as an incoming senior.
- 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 facilities in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Quakertown, Sellersville, Lehighton, Coaldale, Stroudsburg, Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, and Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
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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