Franciscan Nurse Internship Program - Crown Point
About The Position
The Franciscan Nurse Internship Program at Franciscan Health Crown Point provides nursing students with 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, gain hands-on experience, and learn to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms. The program provides a safe, nurturing environment to develop nursing skills and 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 at the Crown Point location. Accepted students are expected to work each month 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. Applicants may 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 of school remaining.
- Provide a 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 asked.
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.
- Develop clinical reasoning and competent nursing practice, and begin the transition to professional practice.
- Work a minimum of 8–12 hours each 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 or RN credential.
Benefits
- Tuition assistance for the last three semesters of the nursing program.
- Paid internship work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
