Franciscan Nurse Internship Program - Michigan City

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Michigan City, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Franciscan Nurse Internship Program at Franciscan Health’s Michigan City campus gives nursing students paid clinical experience while they complete their nursing degree. Patient Care Novices work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist with high-quality patient care, develop hands-on care skills, recognize signs and symptoms, and learn how to respond. The program provides a safe, nurturing environment and is intended to help ease 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 takes place in Michigan City. Accepted students are expected to work on their assigned unit with an assigned RN preceptor and, after obtaining an LPN and/or RN credential, commit to 3,744 hours (two years) of full-time service. Candidates apply online and will be asked to attend a panel interview.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled 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 two to three semesters remaining in the nursing program.
• 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.
• Apply online and attend a panel interview if asked.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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 patient care.
• Develop clinical reasoning and competent nursing practice while beginning the transition to professional practice.
• Work 8–12 hours per month on an 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

• Tuition assistance for the last three semesters of the nursing program.
• Eligible employees have access to comprehensive benefits; details are available in the benefits section of the company career site.

What This Job Offers

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