Nursing Clinical Internship (NCI) | Avera McKennan

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 8,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Health invites nursing students to join the Nursing Clinical Internship at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. This 10-week paid program runs May 24 through July 31 and places interns in one designated clinical area with RN preceptors guiding hands-on learning.

Interns work 36–40 hours per week, gaining real-world nursing experience while exploring a future in nursing. The program emphasizes growth, compassion, and teamwork within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in CCNE- or NLN-accredited Registered Nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under RN supervision, including planning, assessment, and documentation.
• Develops nursing care plans by collecting histories and examining patients.
• Educates patients and families on care plans and medications.
• Evaluates care outcomes and adjusts nursing plans as needed.
• Maintains a safe patient care environment and adheres to policies.
• Documents care in patient records.
• Maintains and stocks nursing supplies and equipment.
• Supports nursing staff development through mentorship and training.

Skills

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Some College Currently enrolled in RN program

Job description

Location

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type

PRN

Work Shift

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)

Position Highlights

Begin Your Journey with Avera’s Nursing Clinical Internship!
This 10 week paid summer internship May 24th - July 31st offers nursing

students hands-on experience in one designated clinical area, such as the

hospital, clinic, home care, and long-term care settings.

Interns work 36–40 hours per week , gaining hands-on clinical nursing experience while being supported by experienced RN preceptors. It is more than an internship, it is a chance to explore your future in nursing with a team that values your growth and compassion.

Nursing Clinical Internship Opportunities Include:

• Avera Orthopedic Hospital – Inpatient unit
• Brain & Spine (BSI) - 2 West
• Cardiopulmonary - 1 East
• Float Pool - Adult Specialty Services
• Float Pool – Avera Orthopedic Hospital
• Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Inpatient Oncology
• Orthopedic Trauma
• Short Stay
• Surgical Renal - 3 East
• Surgical Trauma - 1 West
• Emergency Department - Avera Main
• Emergency Department - ED West Marion Road
• Emergency Department - ED East Dawley Farm
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Neuro Critical Care (NCC)
• Adult A
• Adult B
• Adult C
• Child
• Adolescent
• Adolescent Addiction
• Float Pool
• Senior
• OR-Surgery – Main hospital
• Pre/Post/PACU – Main hospital
• Avera Surgery Center – OR
• Avera Surgery Center – Pre/Post PACU
• Avera Orthopedic Hospital – OR
• Avera Orthopedic Hospital – Pre/Post/PACU
• GI/Endoscopy
• Labor and Delivery (WC3)
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Pediatrics/ Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Postpartum/Gyn/Newborn Nursery (WC4E)
• Prince of Peace
• Family Practice
• Urgent Care
• Oncology
• GI
• Home Health
• Hospice

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Nursing Service at Avera requires all nurses and student nurses to practice at a competent level of nursing care and demonstrate a competent and professional level of behavior in the role. The ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice are exemplified within the position description. The Nurse Clinical Intern, under the direction and guidance of a Registered Nurse mentor, is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide nursing care for the patient, assuming responsibility and accountability for individual actions and outcomes of patient care delivered.

What you will do

• Provides patient care by reviewing physician prescriptions; communicating the nursing care plan and all pertinent information to other members of the health care team; coordinating with other healthcare providers; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends; conferring with physicians.
• Develops nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories; examining patients; documenting patient physical condition, psychological status, and influencing social factors; conferring with family and friends; developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions, schedules, and timetables.
• Teaches healthcare requirements by establishing patient care goals; instructing patient, family, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions; providing information and resources.
• Evaluates patient care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care standards; reviewing patient records; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives; modifying nursing care plan.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy patient care environment by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations; adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Keeps patient care equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Keeps patient care supplies ready by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items.
• Enhances nursing capabilities during training as outlined by leadership and mentor.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Some College Currently enrolled and have completed all but the final one or two semesters of CCNE or NLN accredited Registered Nursing program.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• 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.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].