Nursing Internship

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); In loco; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Furnished Housing

401(k) & Company Match

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Intern Extravaganza

Competitive Pay

Descrizione del lavoro

Steel Dynamics, Inc. offers a Nursing Internship at its Fort Wayne corporate office for Summer 2027. The program emphasizes ongoing relationships with employees, hands-on health screenings, and collaboration with occupational health staff.

Candidates enrolled in ASN or BSN programs gain experience in evaluations, pre-employment physicals, hearing protection education, and safety initiatives while developing clinical and administrative skills.

Competenze

• Enrolled in a nursing program (ASN or BSN).
• Basic knowledge of patient care and clinical procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow compliance protocols.
• Organized and detail-oriented with good documentation skills.

Mansioni

• Assist with employee health screenings, medical surveillance, and pre-employment evaluations.
• Support occupational health staff in providing basic care, first aid, and wellness education.
• Conduct supervised testing and documentation for compliance with safety and health standards.
• Help manage and track workplace injuries, workers’ compensation cases, and related records.
• Participate in health and safety initiatives, employee training, and compliance activities.
• Contribute to the organization and upkeep of clinical supplies, equipment, and records.
• Collaborate with medical professionals, employees, and safety teams to support overall workplace health.

Conoscenze

Nursing program enrollment

Patient care knowledge

Communication skills

Confidentiality & compliance

Documentation skills

Formazione

ASN or BSN program enrollment

Descrizione del lavoro

What Does Steel Dynamics Do?

Steel Dynamics is a leading industrial metals solutions company that produces lower-carbon, high-quality steel products primarily from recycled scrap. Operating through a circular manufacturing model, the company manufactures a wide range of steel products including flat roll, structural, and long products for industries such as construction, automotive, energy, and manufacturing. In addition to steel production, Steel Dynamics operates metals recycling facilities, steel fabrication plants, and aluminum production operations, serving customers across North America with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.

Steel Dynamics

What Does Steel Dynamics Do?

Steel Dynamics is a leading industrial metals solutions company that produces lower-carbon, high-quality steel products primarily from recycled scrap. Operating through a circular manufacturing model, the company manufactures a wide range of steel products including flat roll, structural, and long products for industries such as construction, automotive, energy, and manufacturing. In addition to steel production, Steel Dynamics operates metals recycling facilities, steel fabrication plants, and aluminum production operations, serving customers across North America with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.

What Makes This Internship Different?

The Nursing Internship at Steel Dynamics is unique because it offers interns the opportunity to build lasting relationships with employees rather than only seeing patients once in a clinical setting. Unlike many traditional nursing positions, occupational health nurses at SDI interact with the same employees on a regular basis, allowing them to understand individual health needs, track progress over time, and provide consistent support. This ongoing connection not only strengthens clinical skills but also helps interns see the direct impact of their care in fostering long-term employee wellness and safety.

Internship Location

This internship is located at the Steel Dynamics Corporate Office located in Fort Wayne, IN. This internship will take place during Summer 2027.

Internship Benefits

• Furnished Housing Free of Cost Provided for interns living more than 50 miles from their work site, including essential furnishings to ensure a comfortable stay during the internship.
• 401(k) & Company Match Eligibility to participate in the company 401(k) plan with a 10-50% company match that vests immediately.
• Employee Discounts Access to discounts on hotels, vehicles, and other goods and services through Steel Dynamics’ nationwide partner network.
• Employee Assistance Program Up to five free visits per issue, per year for counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and other daily living resources.
• Intern Extravaganza A two-day event at company headquarters featuring facility tours, networking with company leaders, cultural immersion, and connecting with other interns from across the country.
• Competitive Pay Competitive hourly wages for all internship positions, rewarding the value interns bring to the company.

What Are My Responsibilities as a Nursing Intern at Steel Dynamics?

• Assist with employee health screenings, medical surveillance, and pre-employment evaluations.
• Support occupational health staff in providing basic care, first aid, and wellness education.
• Conduct supervised testing and documentation for compliance with safety and health standards.
• Help manage and track workplace injuries, worker’s compensation cases, and related records.
• Participate in health and safety initiatives, employee training, and compliance activities.
• Contribute to the organization and upkeep of clinical supplies, equipment, and records.
• Collaborate with medical professionals, employees, and safety teams to support overall workplace health.

What Qualifications Do I Need?

• Enrolled in a nursing program (ASN or BSN)
• Basic knowledge of patient care and clinical procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow compliance protocols
• Organized and detail-oriented with good documentation skills

Examples of Projects Steel Dynamics Nursing Interns Have Completed

• Perform direct patient care activities such as blood draws, injections, and vital sign monitoring, gaining hands-on clinical experience under the supervision of occupational health nurses.
• Assist with the administration of pre-employment and periodic physicals, including vision and hearing screenings, ECG/heart monitoring, and documentation using electronic health records.
• Support the fitting and education of custom-molded earplugs and new hearing protection devices, learning OSHA standards and long-term noise exposure risks in industrial settings.
• Conduct supervised drug and alcohol screening procedures including breath alcohol testing (BAT) and urine drug screens, following chain-of-custody protocols and maintaining regulatory documentation.
• Provide wound care and basic first aid to employees, restock and maintain first aid kits across the facility, and assist with heat stress monitoring during high-temperature work conditions.
• Coordinate with medical professionals for new hire appointments and manage care for work-related injuries and worker’s compensation cases in compliance with occupational health protocols.
• Participate in back-office support functions including organizing clinical supplies, scheduling appointments, and preparing treatment areas for daily operations and emergency response readiness.
• Lead or contribute to educational health and wellness initiatives such as energy drink alternatives and silica exposure prevention, focusing on behavioral safety and long-term worker health.
• Convert and organize paper-based medical and safety logs into digital formats, such as confined space entry records, to improve accessibility and compliance documentation.
• Develop strong interpersonal, technical, and organizational skills through real-time collaboration with medical staff, employees, and safety teams while preparing for careers in nursing or advanced medical practice.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.