Student Nurse Extern I- Summer Externship 2027 (Full Time)

St. Luke’s Health Network, Inc.; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. seeks a Student Nurse Extern-Level I for a 9-week, full-time summer program. The extern will work 12-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, gaining exposure to the multidisciplinary team and patient care activities.

Eligibility requires enrollment in a BSN program with sophomore year completed or ADN program with first year completed, and participation in two cohorts across the summer.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a BSN or ADN nursing program with year completed.

Responsibilities

• Follows treatment plan as directed by licensed personnel.
• Performs vital signs, intake/output, glucometry, specimen collection.
• Assists with patient ADLs and restocks supplies.
• Communicates changes in patient conditions to the RN.
• Maintains patient safety, confidentiality and documentation.

Skills

BSN student

ADN student

Summer externship

Education

Nursing student in BSN program

Nursing student in ADN program

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Are you currently enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing program (BSN) having successfully completed sophomore year OR currently enrolled in an associates nursing program (ADN) having successfully completed first year? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity for the summer?

The Student Nurse Extern-Level I is responsible for providing health care to patients working closely with members of the health care team collecting data and implementing patient care. The SNE will have periodic, designated observation opportunities with a designated member of the health care team where they will be exposed to different functions of the multidisciplinary team and how they contribute to high quality patient care.

The Student Nurse Externship program is a 9-week; Full-Time position, 12 Hour Day Shift between Monday-Friday (no weekends, no holidays). We will be holding 2 cohorts over the summer which will run from:

• May 17, 2027 - July 16, 2027
• June 14, 2027 - August 13, 2027

Campuses available

• Allentown Campus
• Anderson Campus, Easton, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Bethlehem Campus, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Carbon Campus, Lehighton, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Easton Campus
• Geisinger St. Luke's Campus, Orwigsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Grand View Campus, Sellersville, Level 2 Trauma Center
• Miners Campus, Coaldale, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Monroe Campus, Stroudsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Sacred Heart Campus, Allentown
• Upper Bucks Campus, Quakertown, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Warren Campus, Phillipsburg NJ

The Student Nurse Extern I Program is for nursing students Currently enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing program having successfully completed sophomore year and entering junior year of nursing program. OR Currently enrolled in an associates nursing program having successfully completed first year and entering last year of nursing program.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follows treatment plan as directed by licensed personnel.

Performs the following tasks as assigned: (a.) Vital signs, (b.) Intake and output measurements, (c.) Glucometry, (d.) Specimen collection, (e.) Patient ADLs (bathing, oral care, toileting, feeding, mobility/ambulation, etc.), (f.) Restocking supplies; checking and/or cleaning equipment.

• Assists with the admitting process and documents on admission database as appropriate.
• Performs necessary functions to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction with service.
• Accepts responsibility for providing safe, appropriate, quality patient care.
• Communicates changes in patients' conditions to the RN.
• Documentation for all assigned responsibilities
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs as appropriate.
• Complies with established chain of command for work related problems.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• Other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Stands for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walks 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Sits up to 7 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Consistently lifts, carries, and pushes objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lifts, carries, and pushes objects up to 75 lbs. Transports patients weighing up to 250 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoops and bends. Frequently reaches above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see