Student Nurse Intern Program - Palos Hospital - Summer 2022 - Palos Heights, Illinois
Student Nurse Intern Program - Palos Hospital - Summer 2022 - Palos Heights, Illinois At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? DescriptionThe Northwestern Medicine Palos 2022 Student Nurse Internship (SNI) presents a valuable opportunity for nursing students to partner with a nurse preceptor to develop critical thinking skills and to develop a smooth transition in clinical practice upon graduation. The SNI program is an 8-week, minimum, paid summer internship at Northwestern Medicine palos Hospital. This program provides nursing students entering their first or second semester of their senior year a chance to be part of our Interprofessional Relationship-Based Care Practice Model in which we integrate our NM Values of Patient First, Excellence, Integrity & Teamwork. It gives Caregivers and Care Partners the opportunity to create & nurture relationships with patients, family, community, colleagues and self. This is accomplished through a caring and healing environment, teamwork within a professional practice environment, striving for ultimate patient safety and quality outcomes and Interprofessional collaboration in both Patient Care and Clinical Research.The Student Nurse Intern’s (SNI) responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Uphold the mission, vision and values of Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital which include Patients First, Excellence, Teamwork, & Integrity.Mandatory attendance at the SNI and hospital orientation. The SNIs are also required to attend classroom learning sessions.Submit weekly journaling.Successful Student Nurse Interns will receive an employment offer at the conclusion of their structured internship. Program Dates (mandatory full-time 8 week commitment):Start Date: June 1, 2022Hours:Your hours will be scheduled with your unit leader and aligned with your assigned preceptor, which may include:Day Shift or Night Shift12 hour shiftsSome Weekend shiftsNo holidays or overtimeApplication Due Date:Friday, March 25th, 2022Participating Units:Medical/Surgical ICUCardiovascular ICUTelemetryMedical/SurgicalOncologyOrthopedicsMother-BabyEmergency RoomCDU (Clinical Decision Unit)Operating RoomQualifications Required:Currently enrolled in an accredited professional BSN nursing program and entering their senior year of college. Students must graduate no later than June of the calendar year following completion of the SNI program. In addition, they must have completed at least one medical surgical clinical rotation and be between the junior and senior level in the nursing curriculum. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member and documentation of enrollment is required.Current CPR card.Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (healthcare provider level).Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.