Franciscan Nurse Internship Program - Crown Point

Franciscan Alliance • Crown Point, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Franciscan Nurse Internship Program at Franciscan Health Crown Point offers nursing students paid clinical experience while they complete their nursing degree. Patient Care Novices work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to help provide high-quality patient care, learn hands-on care, and develop the ability to recognize signs and symptoms and respond appropriately. The internship provides a safe, nurturing environment for learning nursing skills and easing the transition into professional nursing practice.

Interns work 8–12 hours per month and receive tuition assistance for the last three semesters of their nursing program. The program is based at Franciscan Health Crown Point. 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. Candidates must apply online and attend a panel interview.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in good standing in an accredited ASN or BSN program.
• Have completed at least one semester of clinicals in an ASN program or at least two semesters in a BSN program.
• Have two to three 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.
• Attend a panel interview.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist in providing patient care.
• Complete a minimum of 8–12 work hours each month on the assigned unit with an assigned RN preceptor.
• 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.
• Commit to 3,744 hours (two years) of full-time service after obtaining an LPN 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's career site.

What This Job Offers

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