Sanford Student Nurse Internship Program
- Eligibility
- RN
- Shift
- Days
- Hours a week
- 36 hrs a week
- Unit
- Clinical Internship
- Contract
- 10-week contract
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Posted Sep 11
The work and the unit
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.
- Unit
- Clinical Internship
- Patients
- all ages of patients Utilizes appropriate population-specific patient care protocols and policies related to the physical and psychological needs of all ages of patients.
- Setting
- Clinic
- Precepting
- A preceptor is assigned to you This hands-on, 10-week paid internship will expand your clinical skills and knowledge under the guidance of an experienced nurse preceptor.
- Day to day
- care for patients across preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up 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.
- Day to day
- perform direct and indirect patient care and support department activities Performs tasks of direct and indirect patient care and supports the activities of the department.
Schedule and commitments
Days, 36 hours
- Shift
- Days
- A week
- 36 hours
- Term
- 10 weeks · Per Diem
Pay and benefits
- Benefits
- Health Insurance Health Insurance
- Benefits
- Paid Time Off Paid Time Off
- Benefits
- Voluntary Benefits Voluntary Benefits
- Benefits
- Company Paid Benefits Company Paid Benefits
- Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Benefits
- Employee Perks Employee Perks
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Do you qualify?
- Education
- expected graduation date of Fall / Winter 2027 or Spring / Summer 2028 Expected graduation date of Fall / Winter 2027 or Spring / Summer 2028.
- Also asks
- enrolled in a state board of nursing-approved internship course (not required for SD, IA, and WI)
What's around it?
Living costs about 11% below the US average
- Median rent
- $757/mo
- Household income
- $54,643/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
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. 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. 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. 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.
Sourced from Sanford Health’s careers page.
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Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
