Black Hills Sanford Student Nurse Internship Program

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States offers a paid nursing intern program that exposes you to a variety of RN roles under a licensed preceptor. You will gain hands-on clinical experience across several departments while developing confidence and competence for licensure after graduation.

participation in this internship requires enrollment in an accredited RN program and a board-approved internship course, with supervision and real patient care responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited RN program (associate or bachelor) with clinical experience.
• Enrolled in a board-approved internship course (excludes SD/WI internships).
• Sanford Health is an equal opportunity employer; complies with EEO/AA.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
• Performs direct and indirect patient care tasks and supports department activities.
• Learns and applies population-specific care protocols under licensed preceptor guidance.

Skills

RN program enrollment

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Compensation: Salary Range: $20.00 Union Position: No Department Details

You will experience the day-to-day life of a Registered Nurse in a variety of roles and settings. This hands-on, paid internship will expand your clinical skills and knowledge under the guidance of an experienced nurse preceptor. This is a great opportunity to make a difference for those served in your care and to strengthen your clinical skill set.

Eligible Departments

• Pre-Op/PACU
• OR
• Recovery Care Center
• Dermatology
• GI
• General Surgery

Additional Requirements

Be enrolled in an internship course approved by the state board of nursing (this does not apply to internships held in the states of South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin) Expected graduation date of Fall / Winter 2027 or Spring / Summer 2028

Summary

The Sanford nursing intern participates in a learning experience designed to develop confidence and competence in clinical skills to facilitate a smooth transition into a licensed role after graduation. The internship program assists students in finding an area of nursing clinical practice that best fits their career goals, talents and interests. The intern will be mentored by an licensed professional in his/her specialty to strengthen clinical skill sets.

Job Description

The intern cares for patients in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up as patients move in and out of care settings. The intern discovers enhanced ways of communicating and supporting patients, learning what it is like working as a licensed professional in their field, while following a real schedule. Performs tasks of direct and indirect patient care and supports the activities of the department. Utilizes appropriate population-specific patient care protocols and policies related to the physical and psychological needs of all ages of patients. Embodies the vision and values that are compatible with Sanford Health. The intern functions within the scope and standards of practice as outlined in the state specific regulations.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited RN program (associate or bachelor degree) and have participated in an academic clinical experience.
• Must be enrolled in a board of licensed clinical practice approved internship course. This does not apply to internships held in the state of South Dakota and Wisconsin.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
• If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.