Franciscan Nurse Internship Program - Munster

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Munster, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Franciscan Nurse Internship Program supports nursing students as they complete their degrees by providing paid clinical experience at Franciscan Health’s Munster location. Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, interns assist with patient care, develop hands-on skills, and learn to recognize signs and symptoms and respond appropriately. The program provides a safe, nurturing environment for learning and easing the transition into nursing practice. Interns work 8–12 hours per month and receive tuition assistance for the last three semesters of their nursing program.

The internship aims to help students use the nursing process in acute care; manage patients with acute and chronic conditions through a holistic approach; integrate critical thinking, care coordination, decision-making, leadership, collaboration, and communication skills; and develop clinical reasoning and competent nursing practice.

Applicants must be currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited ASN or BSN program, have completed the specified clinical semesters, and have 2–3 semesters remaining. Application materials include current American Heart Association BLS certification, two recommendation letters (one from a clinical instructor), a professional statement of interest, an unofficial transcript, and a resume or CV with expected graduation date. Applicants must apply online and attend a panel interview if invited. Accepted interns commit to working at least 8–12 hours monthly on their assigned unit with an assigned RN preceptor. After obtaining an LPN and/or RN credential, they 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.
• Apply online and attend a panel interview if requested.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Use the nursing process—assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation—to provide direct patient care in an acute care setting.
• 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 practice.
• Develop clinical reasoning and competent nursing practice and begin the transition to professional practice.
• Work a minimum of 8–12 hours each month on the assigned unit with an assigned RN preceptor.
• Commit to 3,744 hours (two years) of full-time service after obtaining an LPN and/or RN credential.

Benefits

• Paid internship work.
• Tuition assistance for the last three semesters of the nursing program.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefit offerings; details are available on the company career site.

What This Job Offers

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