Franciscan Nurse Internship Program - Western

Franciscan Alliance • Lafayette, IN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Franciscan Nurse Internship Program supports nursing students as they complete their nursing degree and helps ease their transition into nursing practice. Interns work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist with high-quality patient care, gain hands-on clinical experience, recognize signs and symptoms, and learn how to respond. The internship provides a safe, nurturing environment for developing nursing skills and is offered at Franciscan Health locations in Lafayette, Rensselaer, and Crawfordsville, Indiana.

Interns are paid to work 8–12 hours per month and receive tuition assistance for the last three semesters of their nursing program. Participants are expected to work on their assigned unit with an assigned RN preceptor and, after obtaining an LPN or RN credential, commit to 3,744 hours (two years) of full-time service. Applications are submitted online, and candidates are 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 of school remaining.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Submit two letters of recommendation, including one from a clinical instructor.
• Submit a professional statement of interest.
• Submit a clearly readable unofficial transcript.
• Submit a resume or CV that includes the expected graduation date.
• Attend a panel interview if selected as a potential internship candidate.
• Commit to 3,744 hours (two years) of full-time service after obtaining an LPN or RN credential.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist in providing patient care.
• 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.
• Develop clinical reasoning and competent nursing practice and begin transitioning to professional practice.
• Work 8–12 hours per month on an assigned unit with an assigned RN preceptor during the internship.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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