Sanford Student Nurse Internship Program - Non-Traditional NDSU Students

Sanford Health • Bismarck, ND

23h

About The Position

Sanford Health’s Student Nurse Internship Program is for non-traditional North Dakota State University students who will be engaged in full-time study during the summer semester. Interns work 18–24 hours per month. The program begins with one week of orientation, followed by placement in a specific department with a preceptor. Opportunities are available in Med Surg Flex (1C), Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Med Surg, and the Float Pool.

The internship is a learning experience intended to build confidence and competence in clinical skills and support a smooth transition to a licensed role after graduation. Interns are mentored by a licensed professional in their specialty and can explore areas of nursing practice that align with their career goals, talents, and interests. Working alongside a nurse, interns learn about patient care, develop skills and time-management abilities, and experience working a professional schedule.

Interns provide direct and indirect patient care and support departmental activities. They care for patients throughout preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, using appropriate population-specific protocols and policies for patients of all ages. Interns work within applicable state-specific regulations and Sanford Health’s vision and values.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program leading to an associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Have participated in an academic clinical experience.
• Be enrolled in an internship course approved by a board of licensed clinical practice, except for internships held in South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care and support department activities.
• Care for patients during preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
• Use appropriate population-specific patient care protocols and policies addressing patients’ physical and psychological needs across all ages.
• Learn and develop clinical skills, patient-care abilities, and time-management skills while working alongside a nurse and preceptor.
• Communicate with and support patients while learning the work and schedule of a licensed professional.
• Work within the scope and standards of practice outlined in applicable state-specific regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree