Sanford Student Nurse Internship (Augustana Accelerated Program)
Sanford Health
Summary
Students must be enrolled in the Augustana Accelerated Nursing Program in order to be eligible for this internship.
Job description
Department Details
Students must be enrolled in the Augustana Accelerated Nursing Program in order to be eligible for this internship.
The Accelerated Sanford Student Nurse Internship Program is a paid internship created specifically for accelerated nursing students with a key focus on flexibility of hours. In this internship, you will work one-on-one under the guidance of an experienced nurse preceptor to allow for hands on learning in the hospital setting. The required hours are 12-36 hours per month to ensure that you can adjust the number of hours worked per month to pair with your school schedule. Sanford wants to invest in you by providing this early partnership that will expand your clinical skills and knowledge.
Summary
The Sanford nursing intern participates in a learning experience designed to develop confidence and competence in clinical skills to facilitate a smooth transition into a licensed role after graduation. The internship program assists students in finding an area of nursing clinical practice that best fits their career goals, talents and interests. The intern will be mentored by an licensed professional in his/her specialty to strengthen clinical skill sets.
Job Description
The intern cares for patients in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up as patients move in and out of care settings. The intern discovers enhanced ways of communicating and supporting patients, learning what it is like working as a licensed professional in their field, while following a real schedule. Performs tasks of direct and indirect patient care and supports the activities of the department. Utilizes appropriate population-specific patient care protocols and policies related to the physical and psychological needs of all ages of patients. Embodies the vision and values that are compatible with Sanford Health. The intern functions within the scope and standards of practice as outlined in the state specific regulations.
Qualifications
Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited RN program (associate or bachelor degree) and have participated in an academic clinical experience.
Must be enrolled in a board of licensed clinical practice approved internship course. This does not apply to internships held in the state of South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Requirements
- Enrolled in the Augustana Accelerated Nursing Program
- Enrolled in an accredited RN program (associate or bachelor degree)
- Participated in an academic clinical experience
- Enrolled in a board of licensed clinical practice approved internship course (except SD and WI)
Benefits
- Paid Internship
- Flexible Hours
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.