Nurse Extern - Womens Health

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is recruiting nursing students for a 10-week Summer Nurse Externship program in Women's Health (May 17 – July 24, 2027). This is an entry-level clinical learning opportunity designed for nursing students entering their final year of an accredited nursing program.

You will be assigned to a Registered Nurse mentor throughout the externship and will work in the obstetric/gynecology services, which includes antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum, mother/baby couplets, and transitional newborn care. The department operates 9 labor beds, 4 triage rooms, 2 operating rooms, and 28-36 postpartum/antepartum rooms, providing exposure to a high-risk, high-volume clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic bedside care under RN supervision
• Perform selected nursing procedures as assigned
• Learn and demonstrate physical assessment skills
• Learn and demonstrate routine basic care skills including bathing, safety, and hygiene activities
• Partner with an assigned RN to develop clinical competencies

Program Structure

• Two-week orientation including classroom and clinical components
• Eight weeks of clinical practice in Women's Health
• Mentorship from an experienced Registered Nurse

Required Qualifications

• Nursing student in final year of an accredited nursing program with at least one completed clinical rotation, OR
• Graduate Nurse without boards
• Completed clinical rotations should be included on your resume

Schedule

• Work Type: PRN (as needed)
• Shift: Varied hours
• Program dates: May 17 – July 24, 2027

About Penn State Hershey Medical Center

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, a Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. The facility holds four-time Magnet accreditation and is committed to professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period
• Employee Wellness Programs and fitness discounts
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Retirement and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition programs
• HR support and virtual benefits orientation

Contact

For more information, contact Renee Webster at rfoster4@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or visit https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/nurseextern