Sanford Student Nurse Internship Program

About the role

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. This Sanford Student Nursing Intern position is located at the Edgeley Clinic at 503 Main St, Edgeley, ND 58433, with a varying shift schedule. The role is PRN with 36.00 weekly hours.

Department details

As a Sanford Student Nursing Intern, you will experience the day-to-day life of a Registered Nurse in a variety of roles and settings. This hands-on, 10-week paid internship will expand your clinical skills and knowledge under the guidance of an experienced nurse preceptor. Following the 10-week summer program, interns may have the option to extend their internship into the school year. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your skills and serve your community.

Additional requirements

• Be enrolled in an internship course approved by the state board of nursing (this does not apply to internships held in the states of South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin).
• Expected graduation date of Fall / Winter 2027 or Spring / Summer 2028.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a learning experience designed to develop confidence and competence in clinical skills to facilitate a smooth transition into a licensed role after graduation.
• Assist in finding an area of nursing clinical practice that best fits career goals, talents, and interests.
• Be mentored by a licensed professional in the intern's specialty to strengthen clinical skill sets.
• Care for patients in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up as patients move in and out of care settings.
• Discover enhanced ways of communicating and supporting patients, learning what it is like working as a licensed professional in the field, while following a real schedule.
• Perform tasks of direct and indirect patient care and support the activities of the department.
• Utilize appropriate population-specific patient care protocols and policies related to the physical and psychological needs of all ages of patients.
• Embody the vision and values that are compatible with Sanford Health.
• Function within the scope and standards of practice as outlined in 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.