Franciscan Nurse Internship Program - Western

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Lafayette, IN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Franciscan Nurse Internship Program gives nursing students paid clinical experience at Franciscan Health while they complete their nursing degree. Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Patient Care Novices assist with high-quality patient care and learn hands-on care, how to recognize signs and symptoms, and how to respond. The internship provides a safe, nurturing environment for developing nursing skills and easing the transition into professional nursing practice.

Interns work 8–12 hours per month on an assigned unit with an assigned RN preceptor. The program is offered at Franciscan Health locations in Lafayette, Rensselaer, and Crawfordsville, Indiana. Participants receive tuition assistance for the last three semesters of their nursing program. After obtaining an LPN and/or RN credential, participants are expected to commit to 3,744 hours (two years) of full-time service.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited ASN or BSN program.
• ASN students must have completed at least one semester of clinicals; BSN students must have completed at least two semesters.
• Must have 2–3 semesters of school remaining.
• Provide current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Submit two letters of recommendation, including one from a clinical instructor.
• Provide a professional statement of interest.
• Submit a clearly readable unofficial transcript.
• Attach a resume or CV that includes the expected graduation date.
• Attend a panel interview if selected as a potential internship candidate.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist in providing patient care.
• Work a minimum of 8–12 hours each month on an assigned unit with an assigned RN preceptor.
• Use the nursing process—assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation—to provide direct patient care in an acute care setting.
• Help manage care for patients with acute and chronic conditions using a holistic approach.
• Integrate critical thinking, care coordination, decision-making, leadership, collaboration, and communication skills into care.
• Develop clinical reasoning and competent nursing practice while beginning the transition to professional practice.
• Commit to 3,744 hours (two years) of full-time service after obtaining an LPN and/or RN credential.

Benefits

• Paid work experience.
• Tuition assistance for the last three semesters of the nursing program.
• Eligible employees are provided comprehensive benefit offerings; details are available on the Franciscan Health career site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed