Sanford Student Nurse Internship Program - Non-Traditional NDSU Students
Sanford Health
Summary
This internship program is for non traditional NDSU students that will be engaged in full-time study during the summer semester. You will be working 18 - 24 hours per month. The program will start with 1 week of orientation and then you will begin with your specific department, paired with a preceptor for an internship experience!
Job description
Department Details
This internship program is for non traditional NDSU students that will be engaged in full-time study during the summer semester. You will be working 18 - 24 hours per month. The program will start with 1 week of orientation and then you will begin with your specific department, paired with a preceptor for an internship experience!
There is opportunity in a variety of Med Surg areas including - Med Surg Flex (1C), Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Med Surg, and the Float Pool.
Our goal for you is that throughout this experience you will gain confidence and become more competent with your nursing skills that you have already completed in nursing school. You will work side-by-side with a nurse to learn patient care, develop skills, work on time management, and much more!
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 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)
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.