Franciscan Nurse Internship Program - Dyer

Franciscan Health; Dyer (IN); On-site; USD 4,500 - 7,800; Part time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Dyer Campus in Dyer, Indiana invites student nurses enrolled in ASN/BSN programs to join their Nurse Internship program. Interns work under a Registered Nurse and gain hands-on patient care experience, learning to observe, respond, and document effectively.

The program provides tuition assistance for the last three semesters of your program and pays for 8-12 hours per month on the unit, under supervision, with a strong emphasis on safe, compassionate care and professional

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an ASN or BSN program.
• Completed at least one ASN semester or two BSN semesters.
• Must have 2-3 semesters left of school.
• Maintain good standing in program.
• Provide AHA BLS certification.
• Submit two letters of recommendation (one from clinical instructor).
• Provide a professional statement of interest.
• Submit an unofficial transcript.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Learn to recognize signs and symptoms and respond with compassion.
• Develop clinical reasoning and basic nursing practice while transitioning to professional practice.

Skills

BLS Certification

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Enrolled in ASN/BSN program

2–3 semesters left

In good standing

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Franciscan Health Dyer Campus

24 Joliet St Dyer, Indiana 46311

Nurses develop their best skills through a combination of education and real-life experience. Our Patient Care Novices work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist in providing high quality patient care. This is an excellent opportunity to learn hands-on care and gain experience recognizing signs and symptoms and how to respond. If you can observe and turn instruction into compassionate, quality care, this is the job for you.

WHO WE ARE

With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic healthcare systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

Overview:

The Franciscan Nurse Internship program is a unique program to support the current demand on the nursing workforce. Employment at a Franciscan Health facility allows students to gain valuable clinical experience as they complete their nursing degree, easing the transition into nursing practice. Interns are paid to work 8-12 hours per month and receive tuition assistance for the last three semesters of their nursing program.

With more than a century-old tradition of health care, Franciscan Health has long been a place where nurses care for patients while continuing Christ's ministry in our Franciscan tradition. The internship offers participants an exceptional opportunity to learn new skills of the nursing profession in a safe and nurturing environment.

The internship will take place at the following Franciscan Health locations:

• Dyer

Program Objectives:

The internship is designed to help the student to:

• Utilize the nursing process (Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Evaluation) for providing direct patient care in the acute care setting.

• Manage the care of patients experiencing acute and chronic conditions utilizing a holistic approach.

• Integrate knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program: critical thinking, care coordination, decision making, leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.

• Develop clinical reasoning and competent nursing practice and begin transition to professional practice.

Requirements to Apply:

Applying students must:

Be currently enrolled in an accredited ASN or BSN program and:

• Completed at least one semester of clinicals in an ASN program or at least 2 semesters at a BSN program.

• Must have 2-3 semesters left of school

• Be currently enrolled in good standing.

• Provide a current American Heart Association BLS certification. (upload with resume, at the "upload" portion of the application.)

• Submit 2 letters of recommendation (one from clinical instructor) (upload with resume, at the "upload" portion of the application.)

• Provide a professional statement of interest. (upload with resume, at the "upload" portion of the application.)

• Submit a clearly readable unofficial transcript. (upload with resume, at the "upload" portion of the application.)

• Attach your resume or CV, include expected graduation date - (upload at the "upload" portion of the application.)

Program Expectations:

All students accepted into the Franciscan Nurse Internship program are expected to:

• Commit to working a minimum of 8-12 hours every month on their assigned unit with their assigned RN preceptor while in the Internship Program.

• Commit to 3744 hours (2 years) of full time service upon obtaining their LPN and or RN credential.

For questions regarding the program and / or application, please contact: Laura Dosen- [e-mail]

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.