Summer 2027 Nurse Extern Program -Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is seeking nursing students for its Summer 2027 Nurse Extern Program. This 8-week program runs from June 1st through July 24th, 2027, and provides an opportunity to strengthen clinical nursing skills under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor. You will work alongside your preceptor, assist in providing nursing care to their patients, and attend didactic educational sessions during your rotation. Placements are available across multiple clinical areas including Medicine, Surgical/Orthopedic, Trauma, Cardiology, Geriatric, and Emergency Department.

Program Overview

This program is designed to ease your transition to nursing practice by reinforcing knowledge and clinical skills in a supportive environment. You will observe and participate in evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, person and family-centered care, and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Schedule and Hours

• 36 hours per week
• Your schedule mirrors your preceptor's schedule
• Full-time temporary position for the entire 8-week duration
• You must be available to work all eight weeks from June 1st through July 24th, 2027
• You will also be expected to attend educational offerings

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of nursing care for your preceptor's patients under direct supervision
• Demonstrate awareness of quality improvement methods and data to identify opportunities for safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable care
• Evaluate and integrate best current evidence with preceptor clinical expertise and patient/family preferences for optimal health care delivery
• Observe collaboration and systems thinking applied to evidence-based problem solving and decision making
• Recognize patients and families as partners in providing compassionate, coordinated care based on their preferences, values, and needs
• Demonstrate commitment to the nursing profession through adherence to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses
• Minimize risk of harm to patients, families, providers, and self through system effectiveness and individual performance
• Engage effectively in cooperation, coordination, and collaboration within inter and intra-professional teams
• Utilize appropriate information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program
• Completion of at least one medical/surgical clinical rotation
• Entering your final (senior) year of your nursing program
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Eligibility

You must be in the summer between your junior and senior year of an accredited BSN program to participate.

Compensation and Benefits

As a temporary position, this role does not accrue paid time off or health benefits.