About the role#
This paid internship offers students a chance to experience the day-to-day life of a Registered Nurse. You will work alongside a nurse preceptor to build your clinical skills and confidence. The program helps you explore different areas of nursing practice to see what fits your career goals. You will work in departments such as Pre-Op/PACU, OR, Recovery Care Center, Dermatology, GI, and General Surgery.
What you'll do#
- Care for patients through all phases of treatment, including preventative care, diagnosis, and follow-up.
- Perform direct and indirect patient care tasks.
- Support daily department activities.
- Communicate with and provide support to patients.
- Follow patient care protocols specific to different populations and age groups.
- Work within the scope and standards of practice defined by state regulations.
- Follow a real work schedule.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited RN program (associate or bachelor degree).
- Participation in a previous academic clinical experience.
- Expected graduation date of Fall/Winter 2027 or Spring/Summer 2028.
Location & details#
- Location: Rapid City, South Dakota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $20.00 per hour.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health is a nonprofit health system based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It operates as the largest rural health system in the United States. The organization maintains 47 medical centers and over 200 senior care locations through the Good Samaritan Society. Its network serves more than one million patients across a large geographic area.
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