Title: Student Nurse Academy (SNA) – Spring 2027 Location: Marion, Illinois, USA, Mount Vernon, Illinois, USA, Anna, Illinois, USA Posted Date: 2026-11-03T18:17:28.969Z Job Category: Employment Type: Part time Department: Inpatient Nursing
Job Description: Build Confidence. Gain Experience. Make an Impact. Ready to take your nursing education beyond the classroom? The Student Nurse Academy gives nursing students the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in a real hospital environment while learning alongside experienced Registered Nurses. Designed for nursing students who have completed at least one semester of clinical rotations, this program helps you strengthen your clinical skills, build professional confidence, and experience the day-to-day realities of patient care—all in a supportive, precepted setting. What You’ll Do As a Student Nurse at Deaconess, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Gain hands-on patient care experience in a hospital setting
Work alongside and learn from experienced Registered Nurses and healthcare professionals
Communicate with patients, families, and members of the care team
Monitor and document vital signs and patient information
Perform duties delegated by licensed RN staff under appropriate supervision
Use clinical equipment and support routine patient care activities
Apply skills learned in nursing school to real-world clinical situations
Build confidence through mentorship, practice, and meaningful patient interactions
Why Join the Student Nurse Academy? Your nursing journey is about more than completing clinical hours—it’s about becoming a confident, capable healthcare professional. The Student Nurse Academy helps bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world nursing practice, giving you valuable experience while building relationships with nursing staff and hospital leadership. You’ll develop practical skills, gain insight into hospital workflows, and grow your confidence as you prepare for the next step in your career. Strong performance in the program may also open the door to future employment opportunities with Deaconess after graduation. Qualifications To participate in the Student Nurse Academy, applicants must:
Be currently enrolled in an accredited RN nursing program accredited by AACN, CCNE, or ACEN
Have successfully completed at least one semester of clinical rotations prior to the start of the session
Maintain active BLS certification
Submit an unofficial transcript before the start of the session
Be in good academic standing within their nursing program
Pay Rates
Level 1: $16.00/hour
Level 2: $17.00/hour
Level 3: $18.00/hour
Start Building Your Future in Nursing Turn your classroom knowledge into real-world experience. Build your confidence. Learn from experienced nurses. And take the next step toward your nursing career with the Student Nurse Academy.
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About Deaconess Health System
Deaconess Health System provides medical care to more than 1.5 million people across southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeastern Illinois. Founded in 1892, the organization operates 20 hospital locations throughout the region. It functions as a nonprofit entity directed by a local board. The system employs over 10,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Evansville, Indiana.
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