Sanford Student Nurse Internship Program
Aberdeen, SD
- Eligibility
- RN
- Unit
- Internship
Posted Sep 11
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Role
- Accepts
- RN
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Pay
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- Similar SD staff roles post $35/hr to $43/hr
SD staff postings that state pay run $26/hr to $50/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $43/hr, across 124 postings.
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About this 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. 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.
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The intern will be mentored by an licensed professional in his/her specialty to strengthen clinical skill sets. 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. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Sourced from Sanford Health’s careers page.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in an accredited RN program (associate or bachelor degree)
- Must be enrolled in a board of licensed clinical practice approved internship course
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Voluntary Benefits
- Company Paid Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Perks
Place
- City
- Aberdeen, SD
- Median rent
- $762/mo
- Local household income
- $64,405/yr
- State price level
- 11% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
South Dakota index 88.6, where 100 is the national average.
Aberdeen sits on the eastern South Dakota prairie as a compact regional hub, home to Northern State University and a steady healthcare sector. Long, cold winters define the rhythm here, but low traffic and short commutes make daily life simple. Out-of-state RNs will find a tight-knit, midwestern community with practical amenities and quiet residential streets.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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