Black Hills Sanford Student Nurse Internship Program
Rapid City, South Dakota
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.
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Varies Varies (United States of America)
- Unit and setting
- Pre-Op/PACU, OR, Recovery Care Center, Dermatology, GI, General Surgery · Hospital Eligible Departments: Pre-Op/PACU, OR, Recovery Care Center, Dermatology, GI, and General Surgery
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- Also asks
- enrolled in an accredited RN program (associate or bachelor degree) Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited RN program (associate or bachelor degree) and have participated in an academic clinical experience.
- Also asks
- has participated in an academic clinical experience
- Also asks
- enrolled in an internship course approved by a board of licensed clinical practice; does not apply to internships held in South Dakota and Wisconsin
- Also asks
- expected graduation Fall / Winter 2027 or Spring / Summer 2028 Expected graduation date of Fall / Winter 2027 or Spring / Summer 2028
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Union
- Non-union
- Day to day
- cares for patients in all phases of 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
- performs direct and indirect patient care and supports department activities Performs tasks of direct and indirect patient care and supports the activities of the department.
- Day to day
- uses population-specific patient care protocols and policies Utilizes appropriate population-specific patient care protocols and policies related to the physical and psychological needs of all ages of patients.
- Hours stated
- Varies (United States of America)
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Your preceptor
- A preceptor is assigned to you This hands-on, paid internship will expand your clinical skills and knowledge under the guidance of an experienced nurse preceptor.
The workplace
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Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, 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?
On your path
Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
Original listing
Posted on Sanford’s careers page.
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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.
Work Shift
Varies (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Compensation
Salary Range: $20.00
Union Position
No
Department Details
You will experience the day-to-day life of a Registered Nurse in a variety of roles and settings. This hands-on, paid internship will expand your clinical skills and knowledge under the guidance of an experienced nurse preceptor. This is a great opportunity to make a difference for those served in your care and to strengthen your clinical skill set. Eligible Departments: Pre-Op/PACU, OR, Recovery Care Center, Dermatology, GI, and General Surgery 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 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.
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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
What's around it?
Rapid City, SDFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 11% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,109/mo
- Household income
- $70,870/yr, all local households, not nurse pay