Franciscan Nurse Internship Program - Dyer

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Dyer, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Franciscan Nurse Internship Program gives nursing students paid clinical experience while they complete their nursing degree. Interns work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and assigned RN preceptor, assisting with high-quality patient care and learning hands-on care, recognition of signs and symptoms, and appropriate responses. The program takes place at Franciscan Health Dyer Campus in Dyer, Indiana, and is intended to support students’ transition into nursing practice in a safe, nurturing environment. Interns work 8–12 hours per month and receive tuition assistance for the last three semesters of their nursing program.

The program aims to help students apply the nursing process in acute care, manage patients with acute and chronic conditions using a holistic approach, integrate clinical and professional skills, develop clinical reasoning and competent nursing practice, and begin transitioning to professional practice. Accepted students are expected to work at least 8–12 hours monthly on their assigned unit and commit to 3,744 hours (two years) of full-time service after obtaining an LPN or RN credential. Applications are submitted online, and candidates will be asked to attend a panel interview.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in good standing in an accredited Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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 nursing school remaining.
• Provide a 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.
• Commit to working a minimum of 8–12 hours per month during the internship.
• Commit to 3,744 hours (two years) of full-time service after obtaining an LPN or RN credential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Work with an assigned RN preceptor on an assigned unit for at least 8–12 hours each month while in the program.
• Apply the nursing process—assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation—to 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 care.
• Develop clinical reasoning and competent nursing practice and begin the transition to professional practice.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed