AVH Summer Health Intern

Avera • Granite Falls, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 12-week internship program for high school juniors or seniors interested in the healthcare field. The intern will rotate through various areas of the hospital and long-term care facility, gaining exposure to different functions within a healthcare setting. The program aims to provide practical experience and personal development opportunities within Avera's mission-driven environment.

Requirements

• High school junior or senior.
• Resident of Granite Falls.
• Enrolled in post-secondary education (for college students).
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and completes assigned projects.
• Works closely with leadership to receive day-to-day instructions and directions on work assignments.
• Participates and engages in leadership and personal development activities.
• Adheres to internship schedule.
• Consults with a wide variety of applicable staff in solving problems, completing assigned projects, and addressing issues.
• Works closely with applicable staff members to receive day to day instructions and directions on work assignments.
• Maintains and demonstrates good teamwork on assigned projects through actions and job performance.
• Prepares and presents educational information upon request and as directed.
• Attends and participates in Avera institutional activities as may be assigned.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED