About the role#
This paid internship is designed for students in the Augustana Accelerated Nursing Program. You will work one-on-one with an experienced nurse preceptor to gain hands-on clinical experience. The program offers flexible scheduling of 12 to 36 hours per month to accommodate your academic requirements. This role helps you build confidence and clinical competence as you prepare for your transition into a licensed nursing position.
What you'll do#
- Provide direct and indirect patient care across all phases of treatment, including diagnosis, health maintenance, and follow-up.
- Support department activities and assist with daily clinical operations.
- Communicate with and provide support to patients.
- Apply patient care protocols and policies based on the physical and psychological needs of patients of all ages.
- Work within the scope and standards of practice defined by state regulations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in the Augustana Accelerated Nursing Program.
- Enrollment in an accredited RN program, either associate or bachelor degree.
- Previous participation in an academic clinical experience.
- Enrollment in a board of licensed clinical practice approved internship course, unless the internship is located in South Dakota or Wisconsin.
Location & details#
- Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
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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