Sanford Student Nurse Internship Program

About the role

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 their 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 their 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 the state specific regulations

Qualifications

• Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited RN program (associate or bachelor degree)
• Must have participated in an academic clinical experience
• Must be enrolled in a board of licensed clinical practice approved internship course (does not apply to internships held in the state of South Dakota and Wisconsin)

Location: Luverne Medical Center, 1600 N Kniss Ave, Luverne, MN 56156, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: 36.00