Clinical Education Intern

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Education Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a healthcare education environment. Interns will work alongside Nursing Professional Development and Clinical Education teams to support staff education initiatives, orientation programs, competency events, and professional development activities. This experience offers valuable exposure to healthcare operations, workforce development, and clinical education processes within a hospital setting. This internship is observational in nature. Interns will not perform clinical procedures or provide direct patient care.

Requirements

• Current Associates degree student
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A willingness to learn and receive feedback
• Initiative and a proactive approach to supporting team activities
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• A positive, professional attitude
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Professionalism, integrity, and an understanding of confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and organization of nursing orientation materials and packets
• Support the coordination, setup, and execution of orientation sessions and training classes
• Participate in skills fairs and competency events through event setup, registration, material distribution, and logistical support
• Assist nurse educators with rounding activities by preparing materials and observing educational workflows
• Help maintain, organize, and inventory education supplies, equipment, and storage areas
• Observe clinical education processes to gain insight into staff development, competency validation, and patient safety initiatives
• Provide administrative support, including copying, printing, assembling educational materials, and data entry
• Attend meetings and educational sessions when appropriate to gain a broader understanding of healthcare education and workforce development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree