Student Nurse Summer Paid Internship Home Care/Hospice - Waterloo, IA
US-IA-Waterloo
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Req #: 151789
Type: Student No Benefits
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Overview: Student Nurse Summer Internship (Starts May 27-Aug 1, 2025) UnityPoint - Home Care Schedule: Monday-Friday (hours vary, with minimal of 24 required, max of 40 hours) 10 week Internship Flexibility in the program Waterloo, Iowa Are you a passionate nursing student eager to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact in patient care? Our Student Nurse Internship program offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced healthcare professionals, develop your skills, and grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment. * One credit class with tuition reimbursed by UnityPoint at Home. * 10-week hourly paid position. * Customizable internship tracks available in select locations. OBJECTIVES * Build strong professional relationships with clinical team members. * Gain confidence in performing technical skills. * Develop clinical judgment skills and priority setting. Transition to Nurse Residency Program: * Those that successfully complete the internship would be considered a preferred candidate for the nurse residency program. * Residency program includes a commitment to work one year (12 months) in a full-time status as a Registered Nurse at Unity Point at Home. * Cost of NCLEX prep course and testing reimbursed by UnityPoint at Home if intern commits to Nurse Residency Program. Responsibilities: UnityPoint at Home (UPaH) comprehensively cares for people in their homes who are coping with illness, injury, end of life care needs, or post-operative healing. Our experienced, multidiscplinary team works closely with people and their providers to design and implement personalized plans of care that address the specific needs and goals of every patient. UnityPoint at Home (UPaH): * Provides adult and pediatric home care, home medical equipment retail and service, and specialty pharmacy and infusion support. * Partners with people and their families to provide end-of-life hospice services. * Collaborates with acute care facilities and clinics to create seamless transitions Qualifications: PREREQUISITES * Current enrollment in an accredited ADN, BSN or Accelerated Program (either entering 4th year of BSN Program or last 2 terms of ADN program) * Current LPN enrolled in ADN or BSN program * GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale * Current AHA or Red Cross Card- for the Professional Provider * Proof of state approved Certified Nurse Aide Course (CNA) * All interns are required to be enrolled in a nursing course during the duration of the internship APPLICATION MATERIALS * Accepting now until April 30, 2025 * UnityPoint at Home Application - www.unityPoint.org/careers * UnityPoint at Home will need 2 recommendation letters completed by two school of nursing faculty members * UnityPoint at Home Letter of Intent that answers: 1. What influenced you to pursue a career in nursing? 2. Why are you interested in the Nurse Internship Program? 3. Where do you see yourself in five years? * Deadline for application materials: April 30, 2025 * Late or incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified. #UPaHomeNursing
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