RN Student Internship

Overview

UnityPoint-St. Luke's

Full-Time Paid Summer Internship 2027 (6/1/2027 thru 8/6/2027)

Hours: May include weekends, holidays, day, evening, night, and/or on-call hours.

Many Areas Available

Calling all Senior BSN Nursing Students!! (December 2027 or May 2028 Graduates Only)

Join us for a fun, hands on, real world experience, nursing internship!!

Under the direct supervision of the RN, the student nurse intern provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients in the hospital setting and designated outpatient departments by performing medical duties and supporting the nursing philosophy. You will partner with a RN and get exposure to clinical experiences that will reinforce theory and prepare you for your role as an RN. Responsibilities include assessment, nursing diagnosis related to focus problem areas, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Delegates nursing care activities and monitors care given by appropriate care team members in accordance with patient needs, and the team member’s professional capabilities and qualifications.
• Assists in creating a positive work environment by working with team members to develop and facilitate initiatives to strive for positive outcomes in quality and care of patients.
• Complies with all policies and procedures, and guides team members with compliance.
• Reliable attendance is an expectation of the team member role, as well as a leader in the unit.
• Assumes responsibility for continued growth in areas of competencies, lifelong learning, and involvement in unit and hospital quality of care projects.
• Participates in mandatory education and unit meetings per established guidelines.
• Compiles with all safety goals, infection prevention and risk management policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicates with all team members, physicians, ancillary staff, and all customers. Verbal communication is clear and concise, and written communication is legible and done using approved abbreviations.
• Practice indicates compliance with HIPAA, DNV, OSHA, and all other regulatory agencies.
• Assists with ambulation of patients, and uses assist devices as appropriate to protect patient and staff member.
• Documentation reflects complete information and accurate legal record of patient’s care.
• Follows compliance requirements for federally funded programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Compliance concerns are brought to the immediate attention of management or the Compliance Officer.

Qualifications

Education:

• Must be enrolled in and in good standing in an accredited BSN nursing program.

Experience:

• Successfully completed the third year of a BSN program. (December 2027 or May 2028 grads only)
• GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• BLS Certification
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to complete computer programs.
• Must be able to meet reliable attendance guidelines.
• Must legally perform the essential functions of the job.
• Able to demonstrate the necessary skills and competencies to include medication administration and nursing competencies.
• Must be able to perform the essentials functions of the job, including ability to communicate effectively.
• Able to distinguish colors.
• Able to read, write, comprehend and speak English.