Inpatient Nurse Intern - Summer 2027

Winona Health • Winona, MN

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About The Position

Winona Health is hiring a paid, 10-week summer 2027 nursing intern to support inpatient care in Med/Surg/Peds and the Family Birth Center. Under the direction and direct supervision of a professional nurse preceptor, the intern assists with patient care and comfort, performing tasks taught in their academic program and orientation and for which they have demonstrated competence. The internship is intended to strengthen clinical skills, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary communication.

The position is listed as 0.90 FTE, 72 hours per pay period, with shifts during the day or night. The required commitment is full-time employment for 36 hours per week for 10 weeks. Work includes every third weekend; holidays are not scheduled in the position overview, although the requirements state that holidays may be included. Starting pay is $18.45–$23.06, based on experience.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a baccalaureate or associate nursing program and qualified to graduate by December 2027 or May 2028; transcript must be provided.
• Actively enrolled in a nursing internship course through a Minnesota school of higher education.
• Minnesota CNA certification.
• BLS certification.
• Good decision-making, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to full-time employment (36 hours per week) for 10 weeks; days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays may be included.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a busy, ever-changing environment.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with a patient information database such as Cerner.

Nice To Haves

• Previous nursing assistant experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete Winona Health orientation and educational requirements, maintain competency, practice appropriately, and contribute to the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Assist with patient care and comfort under the direction of a professional nurse preceptor, including rooming patients, bathing, feeding, ambulation, repositioning in bed, toileting, personal care, and taking vital signs.
• Obtain and put away supplies to support timely, quality patient care.
• Remain vigilant to patient safety, take warranted precautions, and promptly communicate concerns to the professional nurse.
• Enter applicable data collection and task completion in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Ensure documentation is verified for accuracy and co-signed each shift by the professional RN preceptor; the preceptor completes and documents independent patient assessments as required.
• Promptly report malfunctioning equipment and remove it from the patient care area.
• Administer and document medication at the point of care under the direct supervision of the RN preceptor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Mental health support and wellness incentives.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Additional benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid time off and earned sick time.
• Paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Scholarships and sponsored seminars.
• Employee discounts with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers.

What This Job Offers

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