Winter Nurse Extern Program
- At least 48 hours of paid clinical experiences during winter break
- 1:1 experienced RN preceptor
- Varied Shifts based on preceptor
- Open to senior nursing students graduating Spring 2027
- Must have completed medical surgical clinical rotation in an accredited nursing program
- Must provide an unofficial transcript and letter of recommendation from a nursing professor
- Limited opportunities on:
- Med/Surg/Tele
- ICU
- Short Stay Unit
Good Samaritan Hospital Nursing supports the mission and vision through a centralized department of nursing. We strive to be the best in the eyes of our patients, family, staff, and community by providing safe, evidence-based practice leading to exemplary outcomes. Each professional nurse accepts the accountability and responsibility for his/her professional practice by fostering an environment that supports leading change, responding to the healthcare needs of our community and advancing health. Nurses at YH are lifelong learners who value continued professional development and education. They are role models in honesty, responsibility, upholding human dignity, ease of human suffering and equality of all patients. Helping others in need and improving the quality of life for all is the act of behaving in a manner defined by the profession. YH nurses are active participants in decisions about patient care and nursing practice, and commit to upholding professional nursing standards at local, state, and national levels.
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital
For more than 125 years, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital has provided leading-edge inpatient, outpatient, and emergent care to the Lebanon County community. One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital features an award-winning cardiac and vascular center, a certified Primary Stroke Center, and a wound care and hyperbaric medicine center, while providing a supportive continuum of care through our extensive WellSpan primary, specialty, ambulatory, and behavioral health care locations within the community. WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital is supported by the nearby WellSpan Sechler Family Cancer Center, Lebanon’s first and only integrated cancer center. WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital serves as the cornerstone of care for a total population of nearly 142,000 residents living in the rural and urban mix of Lebanon County. A full-service, acute-care hospital, with a 163 licensed bed capacity, admitting approximately 7,000 patients annually. We offer open heart procedures, comprehensive cardiac care, total joint replacements, private labor and delivery birthing suites, robotic surgery, and emergency care.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Provides information needed by the registered nurse to coordinate the care and discharge planning for the patient and family.
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Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens and bed pans and positioning.
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Assists in the preparation and transportation of patients for tests, procedures, etc.
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Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to the appropriate individuals.
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Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, pain, and department-specific requirements.
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Performs selected procedures per Nurse Extern checklist.
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Sets up and removes equipment and supplies; ensures equipment is functioning properly and stored appropriately.
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Performs EKGs and Point-of-Care testing which may include blood glucose, hemoccult and specific gravity testing.
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Runs special errands as required. Responds to light calls.
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Ensures patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. are stocked with appropriate items at required levels.
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Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned unit(s). Notifies supervisor when reorder points are reached.
Common Expectations:
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Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
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Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
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Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.
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Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
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High School Diploma or GED Currently enrolled in an approved Nursing program with completion of two clinical semesters. Required and
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High School Diploma or GED Enrollment in an accredited BSN program Preferred
Licenses:
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Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Courses and Training:
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Completion of at least one medical-surgical clinical rotation Upon Hire Required
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Must be passing in an accredited program prior to Summer Externship Program Upon Hire Required
WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
