Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility: Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Starting Rate: $20.00
Department Details
This internship program is for MSUM students that will be graduating in the Summer of 2025! The internship is a 10-week program that will follow your MSUM Fall 2024 Semester dates. You will be working 24 to 36 hours a pay period (which is every 2 weeks). The program will start with 1 week of orientation and then you will begin with your specific department, paired with a preceptor for an internship experience!
There is opportunity in a variety of areas including but not limited to - Orthopedics, Neurology, Cardiac Care, Intensive Care Units, Emergency Department, Family Birth Center, Rehabilitation, General Medical Surgical, Innovations Unit, Trauma Med Surg, Oncology, Psychology, Resource Float Team and others.
Our goal for you is that throughout this experience you will gain confidence and become more competent with your nursing skills that you have already completed in nursing school. You will work side-by-side with a nurse to learn patient care, develop skills, work on time management, and much more!
Job 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. 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.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0184071
Job Function: Student Services
Featured: No
