Franciscan Health – Northern Indiana

Full Job Description

Overview:

The Franciscan Nurse Internship program is a unique academic partnership between Franciscan Health and affiliated school partners 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.

The internship will take place at the following Franciscan Health locations:

• Crown Point, IN
• Michigan City, IN
• Hammond / Dyer / Munster, IN

Under the supervision of a RN preceptor, the student will:

• Be involved in caring for patients holistically
• Become more confident in decision-making
• Learn time management
• Become an effective communicator
• Improve critical thinking skills
• Learn more about the everyday expectations of the professional nurse

Program Objectives:

The internship is designed to help the student to:

• Meet the clinical requirements for their nursing program
• 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, leadership, and collaboration and communication skills.
• Develop clinical reasoning and competent nursing practice and begin transition to professional practice.

Program Expectations:

All students accepted into the Franciscan Health Internship program are

expected to:

• Complete clinicals at a Franciscan Health facility as deemed appropriate by the school of nursing
• Commit to working a minimum of 8-12 hours/month on their assigned unit with their assigned RN preceptor
• Commit to 3744 hours of service upon obtaining their RN credential

Requirements:

Applying students must:

• Have completed at least one semester of clinicals at an accredited ASN program and at least 2 semesters at a BSN program.
• Be currently enrolled in good standing.
• Be American Heart Association BLS certified.
• Submit 2 letters of recommendation (one from clinical instructor). ( attach in application)
• Provide a professional statement of interest.
• Submit a clearly readable unofficial transcript. ( attach in application)
• Attach your resume or CV

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

Affiliated Schools:

• Ivy Tech Community College
• University of Saint Francis

For questions regarding the program and / or application, please contact:

Apply: https://jobs.franciscanhealth.org/job/15394484/franciscan-nurse-internship-northern-indiana-dyer-in/?kta_src=Indeed&kta_apply=pi4.f3W.mGck_M.K_J&sf_aid=91204ac3-6fbf-420c-8114-00017e0b7895

Laura Dosen- Hammond/Dyer/Munster

Laura.Dosen@franciscanalliance.org

Pamela Schoon-O'Leary - Crown Point

Pamela.O'leary@franciscanalliance.org

Michelle Schwenk - Michigan City

Michelle.Schwenk@franciscanalliance.org