Nursing Education Intern (Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Centre)
About The Position
The Nursing Education Intern supports Atlantic Health’s Nursing Education team in training, onboarding, and orienting newly hired nurses. The intern assists with departmental projects and initiatives, including research, data collection, reporting, administrative support, data analysis, and orientation activities. The role collaborates with nurse educators, nursing leadership, clinical staff, and interdisciplinary team members to support educational and professional development programs and ensure projects align with organizational goals. The internship provides exposure to healthcare operations and nursing education, with opportunities to observe clinical practice and shadow nurses in assigned units when appropriate. The intern also coordinates and participates in meetings about educational programs, process improvements, and training initiatives, and helps nurse educators develop and implement strategies to improve the onboarding and educational experience of nursing staff. An opportunity is provided to emulate an RN schedule, such as night shifts and 12-hour shifts.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university in a Nursing Program.
- Must be in good academic standing.
- Able to work 37.5 hours per week and commit to a minimum of 37.5 hours for the duration of the 10-week internship.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Demonstrates curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment.
- Interest in nursing education, professional development, and healthcare operations.
Nice To Haves
- Basic understanding of nursing concepts, healthcare, or clinical practices preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the Nursing Education team in training, onboarding, and orienting newly hired nurses across Atlantic Health.
- Assist with departmental projects and initiatives, including research, data collection, reporting, and administrative support.
- Collaborate with nurse educators and interdisciplinary team members to support educational and professional development programs.
- Observe clinical practice and shadow nurses in assigned units when appropriate.
- Communicate with nursing leadership and clinical staff to help align projects with organizational and professional development goals.
- Coordinate and participate in meetings regarding educational programs, process improvements, and training initiatives.
- Assist nurse educators in developing and implementing strategies to enhance the onboarding and educational experience of nursing staff.
- Support special projects, including data analysis, orientation activities, and other departmental initiatives as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription coverage
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution
- PTO and paid sick leave
- Tuition assistance
- Advancement and academic advising
- Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave
- Backup and on-site childcare
- Well-being rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility benefits
- Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Commuter accounts
- Pet insurance
- Home and auto insurance
- Identity theft insurance
- Legal insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
