Nurse Extern - Medical Surgical Unit Trauma Surgical
About the role
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is an Academic Medical Center in Central Pennsylvania with four-time Magnet accreditation. The 24‑bed trauma/surgical unit provides care for trauma and emergency general surgery patients, and nurses collaborate with interdisciplinary health care teams. The Summer Nurse Externship runs May 17 – July 24, 2027 (10 weeks) for nursing students entering their final year. Location: Hershey, PA; Work Type: PRN; FTE: 0.001; Shift: Varied; Hours: Varied. Recruiter: Renee Webster (rfoster4@pennstatehealth.psu.edu). The program begins with a two‑week orientation (classroom and clinical) followed by hands‑on experience under a registered nurse. For more information, visit https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/nurseextern.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures.
- Partner with an assigned RN to learn and demonstrate physical assessment skills.
- Learn and demonstrate routine basic care skills, including bathing, safety, and hygiene activities.
- Participate in the two‑week orientation that includes classroom and clinical components.
Qualifications
Nurs