Student Nurse Extern I – Summer Externship

St. Luke's University Health Network

. Provide health care to patients while working closely with members of the health care team .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, including vital sign measurement, specimen collection, and assistance with daily living activities. Committed to maintaining patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality while adhering to healthcare policies and procedures.

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Patient CareVital Sign MeasurementSpecimen CollectionBLS/CPR CertificationPatient Transport

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Hard Skills

Patient Data CollectionGlucometryDaily Living Activities AssistanceDocumentationEquipment Cleaning

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationService Excellence

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS/CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient ComfortHealth Care TeamConfidentialityPerformance ImprovementSafety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide health care to patients while working closely with members of the health care team
Collect patient data and implement patient care
Follow treatment plans as directed by licensed personnel
Measure vital signs, intake and output, and glucometry
Collect specimens
Assist with patient activities of daily living, including bathing, oral care, toileting, feeding, mobility, and ambulation
Restock supplies and check or clean equipment
Assist with the admitting process and document in the admission database
Perform functions to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction
Provide safe, appropriate, quality patient care
Communicate changes in patient condition to the RN
Document assigned responsibilities
Participate in in-services and continuing education
Maintain confidentiality and comply with Network and departmental policies
Demonstrate Service Excellence, Performance Improvement, financial responsibility, and accountability
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing program (BSN), successfully completed sophomore year, and entering junior year
OR currently enrolled in an associate nursing program (ADN), successfully completed first year, and entering the last year of the nursing program
High school graduate or equivalent
Two written instructor references
Current BLS/CPR certification
Ability to read, write, and understand English
Ability to attend St. Luke’s University Health Network orientation
Ability to stand, walk, sit, lift, carry, and push objects as specified
Ability to transport patients weighing up to 250 lbs. via wheelchair, bed, and/or stretcher
Ability to perceive objects through touch
Hearing sufficient for normal conversation and high and low frequencies
Vision sufficient for general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision
Compliance with employee, patient, environmental safety, confidentiality, attendance, and dress-code policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

9-week full-time summer externship
12-hour day shifts, Monday–Friday
No weekends
No holidays
Periodic designated observation opportunities with multidisciplinary health care team members
In-services and/or continuing education programs
Equal Opportunity Employer