Winter Nurse Extern: Behavioral Health Rotation

WellSpan Health; Mount Gretna (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WellSpan Philhaven in Mt. Gretna, PA offers a Nurse Extern Winter 2026/2027 program with a 1:1 RN preceptor and rotations on Adult, Extended Acute, and Child Adolescent Inpatient units.

Open to senior nursing students; PA fingerprint clearances required. Program dates December 2026–January 2027; potential for continued employment as a Behavioral Health Technician or Extended Nurse Extern with a minimum 16 hours per month.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an approved Nursing program with completion of two clinical semesters.
• Enrollment in an accredited BSN program preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under RN supervision and contributes to data collection and documentation.
• Assists with patient transfers, procedures, and tests as needed.
• Maintains patient rooms and supplies, supports discharge planning activities.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrollment in accredited BSN program

Currently enrolled in approved Nursing program with two clinical semesters

Job description

WellSpan Philhaven in Mt. Gretna, PA offers a Nurse Extern Winter 2026/2027 program with a 1:1 RN preceptor and rotations on Adult, Extended Acute, and Child Adolescent Inpatient units.

Open to senior nursing students; PA fingerprint clearances required. Program dates December 2026–January 2027; potential for continued employment as a Behavioral Health Technician or Extended Nurse Extern with a minimum 16 hours per month.