What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Student Summer Externship- Apply here for all locations! position at Geisinger?
- Assists in patient care under the immediate supervision of a registered nurse preceptor and as assigned by the nurse in charge.
- Functions as a member of the nursing team.
- Identifies, observes, reports, and documents the social and psychological needs of the patient and family.
- Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to standard.
- Reports changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
- Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
- Monitors blood glucose, urine and stool, and sputum.
- Assists patient with ADL's.
- Assists with patient transfer and transport, as needed.
- Participates in three expanded observational experiences in the ten-week period.
- Participates actively in patient safety improvement and management program.
- Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
- Participates in required organizational and departmental patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational patient safety.
- Reports promptly serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure.
- Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic and unit.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Qualifications:
Must be enrolled in a nursing program going into senior year (December 2025 or May 2026 graduates)
Externship program dates: May 27th- August 9th. Externs are required to attend a mandatory orientation the week of May 27th.
Resume required with application.
