WellSpan Health
Summer Nurse Extern 2026 - Philhaven Psychiatric Inpatient
WellSpan Health, Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania, us, 17064
Nurse Extern Program Summer 2026
Program dates: June 1, 2026 through July 25, 2026
Must include uploaded resume, transcript, and letter of recommendation from current nursing instructor highlighting current academic standing and current behavior standing.
8-week experience in 1 unit with shadow opportunities as available
Minimum work commitment = 36 hours per week
Rotating Shifts based on preceptor schedule
Consideration given for RN students who are entering final semester/year (graduation in winter 2026-summer 2027)
Must have completed Medical Surgical rotation in accredited nursing program prior to start of externship.
Must maintain good standing status in accredited nursing program.
Paid clinical experience
1:1 experienced RN preceptor.
Rotates on all inpatient units; Adult Inpatient
Extended Acute Inpatient
Child Adolescent Inpatient
PA Child Abuse & FBI fingerprint clearances required
Open to senior nursing students
At completion of program, students may have the ability to continue employment in a Behavioral Health Technician OR Extended Nurse Extern capacity by working a minimum of 16hours per month
Job Description Provides direct care to patients by performing a variety of duties, including assisting with data collection, provision of care, completion of selected therapeutic interventions, and documentation of care provided for a specified group of patients.
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Program dates: June 1, 2026 through July 25, 2026
Must include uploaded resume, transcript, and letter of recommendation from current nursing instructor highlighting current academic standing and current behavior standing.
8-week experience in 1 unit with shadow opportunities as available
Minimum work commitment = 36 hours per week
Rotating Shifts based on preceptor schedule
Consideration given for RN students who are entering final semester/year (graduation in winter 2026-summer 2027)
Must have completed Medical Surgical rotation in accredited nursing program prior to start of externship.
Must maintain good standing status in accredited nursing program.
Paid clinical experience
1:1 experienced RN preceptor.
Rotates on all inpatient units; Adult Inpatient
Extended Acute Inpatient
Child Adolescent Inpatient
PA Child Abuse & FBI fingerprint clearances required
Open to senior nursing students
At completion of program, students may have the ability to continue employment in a Behavioral Health Technician OR Extended Nurse Extern capacity by working a minimum of 16hours per month
Job Description Provides direct care to patients by performing a variety of duties, including assisting with data collection, provision of care, completion of selected therapeutic interventions, and documentation of care provided for a specified group of patients.
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