About the role#
This paid summer externship provides nursing students with hands-on clinical experience at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital. You will work alongside a healthcare team to build confidence and gain exposure to hospital workflows. This full-time program runs from May 24, 2027, to August 6, 2027, and requires a commitment of 36 hours per week, consisting of three 12-hour shifts. Weekend and holiday rotations are required.
What you'll do#
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will provide patient care and maintain a safe environment. Your responsibilities include:
- Obtaining and recording vital signs, pain assessments, and intake-output measurements.
- Assisting with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
- Making rounds, addressing patient requests, and reporting changes in condition.
- Performing routine treatment procedures and assisting with specialty bed functions.
- Collecting, labeling, and transporting specimens.
- Adhering to restraint policies and isolation precautions.
Under direct RN supervision, you may also perform advanced tasks, including:
- Documenting physical, pain, fall risk, and Braden scale assessments.
- Administering medications and performing IV care.
- Inserting foley or straight catheters and NG tubes.
- Providing tracheostomy, chest tube, and wound care.
- Performing surgical or procedural preps and postmortem care.
What you'll need#
- Completion of your junior year in an accredited nursing program with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Completion of a first-semester acute care clinical course.
- Enrollment in a Nurse Extern clinical course from an approved affiliated nursing school.
- Intent to graduate in Spring 2028 and eligibility for the Nurse Residency program upon graduation.
- Valid BLS certification.
- Positive references and validation of fundamental nursing skills from your clinical instructor or program director.
- Care partner experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Binghamton, New York.
- Schedule: Full-time, Summer 2027 term.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About Guthrie
Guthrie is a nonprofit health care organization founded in 1910. It operates across Pennsylvania and New York with headquarters in Sayre. The system provides services in areas such as cardiac and vascular care, cancer treatment, and surgical services. The organization employs over 3,000 people.
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