Employer: Franciscan Health – Indianapolis, Indiana

Position Title: Student Nurse Intern

Additional Information: https://jobs.franciscanhealth.org/us/en/job/R-095334/Franciscan-Nurse-Internship-Indianapolis-or-Mooresville

Overview:

The Franciscan Nurse Internship program is a unique program to support the current demand on the nursing workforce. Employment at a Franciscan Health facility allows students to gain valuable clinical experience as they complete their nursing degree, easing the transition into nursing practice. Interns are paid to work 8-12 hours per month and receive tuition assistance for the last three semesters of their nursing program.

With more than a century-old tradition of health care, Franciscan Health has long been a place where nurses care for patients while continuing Christ's ministry in our Franciscan tradition. The internship offers participants an exceptional opportunity to learn new skills of the nursing profession in a safe and nurturing environment.

Program Objectives:

The internship is designed to help the student to:

• Utilize the nursing process (Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Evaluation) for providing direct patient care in the acute care setting.
• Manage the care of patients experiencing acute and chronic conditions utilizing a holistic approach.
• Integrate knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program: critical thinking, care coordination, decision making, leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Develop clinical reasoning and competent nursing practice and begin transition to professional practice.

Requirements to Apply:

Applying students must:

Be currently enrolled in an accredited LPN, ASN, or BSN program and:  

• Completed at least one semester of clinicals in an LPN or ASN program or at least 2 semesters at a BSN program and
• Be currently enrolled in good standing.
• Provide a current American Heart Association BLS certification. (upload with resume, at the "upload" portion of the application.)
• Submit 2 letters of recommendation (one from clinical instructor) (upload with resume, at the "upload" portion of the application.)
• Provide a professional statement of interest. (upload with resume, at the "upload" portion of the application.)
• Submit a clearly readable unofficial transcript. (upload with resume, at the "upload" portion of the application.)
• Attach your resume or CV, include expected graduation date - (upload at the "upload" portion of the application.) 

Program Expectations:

All students accepted into the Franciscan Nurse Internship program are

expected to:

• Commit to working a minimum of 8-12 hours every month on their assigned unit with their assigned RN preceptor while in the Internship Program.
• Commit to 3744 hours (2 years) of full time service upon obtaining their LPN and or RN credential.

All applications are to be made online. In addition, all potential internship candidates will be asked to attend a panel interview.