Nurse Extern - Summer 2027 - Ephrata Hospital

WellSpan Health; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid clinical experience

1:1 RN preceptor

Job summary

WellSpan Health is offering a Summer 2027 Nurse Externship at Ephrata Hospital in Ephrata, PA. The program runs May 17, 2027 through July 10, 2027, with two 4-week unit experiences and a minimum 36-hour weekly commitment.

Externs will rotate through Surgical, Medical, ED, ICU, Progress Care IMCU, and Operating Room units under a 1:1 RN preceptor. Open to RN students entering final year, with requirements including completion of medical-surgical rotation and good standing in their nursing program.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED, currently enrolled in approved nursing program with completion of two clinical semesters.
• HS Diploma or GED, enrollment in accredited BSN program preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
• Completion of at least one medical-surgical clinical rotation prior to Summer Externship.
• Must be passing in accredited program prior to Summer Externship.

Responsibilities

• Provide information needed by the registered nurse to coordinate care and discharge planning.
• Provide general nursing and personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, eating, bathing, etc.).
• Assist in patient transportation for tests and procedures.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to staff.
• Record vital signs and document results.
• Perform selected tasks per Nurse Extern checklist and setup equipment.
• Perform EKGs and Point-of-Care testing as needed.
• Attend to supplies, restock rooms, and keep units stocked.

Education

HS Diploma or GED, enrolled in nursing program with 2 clinical semesters

HS Diploma or GED, BSN enrollment preferred

Job description

Job Description

Summer 2027 Nurse Externship at Ephrata Hospital!

• Program dates: May 17, 2027 - July 10, 2027
• (2) 4-week unit experiences
• Minimum work commitment = 36 hours per week
• Rotating shifts based on preceptor schedule
• Consideration given for RN students who are entering final semester/year (graduation in winter 2027 - summer 2028)
• Must have completed Medical Surgical rotation in accredited nursing program prior to start of externship.
• Must maintain good standing status in accredited nursing program.
• Paid clinical experience
• 1:1 experienced RN preceptor
• Areas of rotation:
  • Surgical Unit
  • Medical Unit
  • Emergency Department
  • Intensive Care Unit
  • Progress Care IMCU
  • Operating Room

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides information needed by the registered nurse to coordinate the care and discharge planning for the patient and family.
• Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens and bed pans and positioning.
• Assists in the preparation and transportation of patients for tests, procedures, etc.
• Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to the appropriate individuals.
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, pain, and department-specific requirements.
• Performs selected procedures per Nurse Extern checklist.
• Sets up and removes equipment and supplies; ensures equipment is functioning properly and stored appropriately.
• Performs EKGs and Point-of-Care testing which may include blood glucose, hemoccult and specific gravity testing.
• Runs special errands as required. Responds to light calls.
• Ensures patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. are stocked with appropriate items at required levels.
• Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned unit(s). Notifies supervisor when reorder points are reached.

Common Expectations

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED Currently enrolled in an approved Nursing program with completion of two clinical semesters. Required and
• High School Diploma or GED Enrollment in an accredited BSN program Preferred

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses And Training

• Completion of at least one medical-surgical clinical rotation Upon Hire Required
• Must be passing in an accredited program prior to Summer Externship Program Upon Hire Required

About Us

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About The Team

WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital offers a full range of leading-edge inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services. The hospital is noted for its distinct ability to combine state-of-the-art medical technology with quality, compassionate care to meet the needs of the more than 550,000 residents of northern Lancaster County and the surrounding area. As a full-service, non-profit acute-care hospital, with a 141 licensed bed capacity, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital admits approximately 5,500 patients annually. Nearby WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center supports the hospital as part of WellSpan’s regional network of five cancer centers. WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.