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Nursing Externship

Program Details

  • 10 Week mentored clinical experience
  • Assigned 1:1 with an experienced RN
  • Hospital Orientation - 2 days
  • Nursing Orientation including computer training for clinical practice
  • Unit practicum - competency based & individualized
  • 40 hours per week paid clinical/educational experience
  • Nurse Externs are expected to rotate to evening, night or weekend shifts as needed 
  • We offer a competitive salary
  • Upon completion of the program, permanent staff-flex positions may be available to externs during the school year

Available Extern Experience

  • CVU/ICU
  • Emergency Department
  • Medical Surgical
  • OB/Peds
  • Telemetry

Available Observational Experience

  • CVOR/OR
  • Wound Care
  • Cancer Care
  • Cardiac Rehab
  • Non-Invasive Cardiology Services
  • Cath Lab
  • Diabetic Education
  • Endoscopy
  • Hospice/Home Health
  • Outpatient Dialysis
  • PACU
  • Short Stay Unit

Eligibility Requirements & Selection Criteria

  • Current enrollment in a BSN, ADN  or diploma program
  • Must submit an official transcript and have at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Complete one semester of a clinical rotation
  • Submit three (3) references using   the Reference Form - at least two references must come from clinical nursing instructors
  • Current CPR certification

Educational Objective:
Upon completion of the program, the extern will:

  • Demonstrate growth in clinical, communication and decision making skills
  • Acquire new clinical competencies and practice newly acquired skills in the clinical setting
  • Work effectively as part of the health care team

Click Here for the Nursing Externship Application (pdf)

Click Here for the Nursing Externship References Form (pdf)

Click Here For A GSHS Employment Application (pdf)

Mail, scan or fax to:
Alicia Thomas, HR Generalist
Human Resources Department
209 Hathaway Park
Lebanon, PA  17042
Phone:  717-270-7869
Fax:  717-270-7943
Email:
athomas@gshleb.org

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