About the role#
The Student Nurse Extern II program is a full-time, 9-week summer opportunity for nursing students to gain clinical experience. You will work alongside an RN mentor to provide individualized patient care and observe various nursing career paths. This role involves direct patient interaction and participation in the nursing process, including assessment, planning, and evaluation of care.
What you'll do#
- Provide health care to patients while working closely with the healthcare team.
- Assist with patient ADLs, including bathing, oral care, feeding, and mobility.
- Perform clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, measuring intake and output, glucometry, and specimen collection.
- Assist the RN with in-depth systematic assessments and the formulation of collaborative care plans.
- Document patient care interventions and communicate any condition changes to the RN.
- Help with the admitting process and maintain the admission database.
- Observe the administration of medications by the RN and evaluate pharmacology in relation to specific patients.
- Maintain equipment, restock supplies, and assist with procedure set-up and clean-up.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a baccalaureate nursing program.
- Successful completion of your junior year and entering your senior 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, paid, full-time position for Summer 2027.
- Locations include various St. Luke's University Health Network campuses in Pennsylvania (Allentown, Easton, Coaldale, Lehighton, Stroudsburg, Quakertown, Orwigsburg, Sellersville, Bethlehem) and New Jersey (Phillipsburg).
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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