What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Nurse Intern position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Nursing
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01
- Department: Admin- Operations- FD
- Shift: Varied
- Job ID: 162958
UnityPoint at Home - Fort Dodge, IA
Student Nurse Summer Paid Internship (May 26th - August 1st, 2025)
Minimum of 24 hours - Maximum of 40 hours/week
Flexible Hours!
Overview
Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team – 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.
Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org
Responsibilities
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.
- Build strong professional relationships with clinical team members.
- Gain confidence in performing technical skills.
- Develop clinical judgment skills and priority setting.
- Those that successfully complete the internship would be considered a
- Residency program includes a commitment to work one year (12 months)
- Cost of NCLEX prep course and testing reimbursed by UnityPoint at Home
Qualifications
PREREQUISITES
- Current enrollment in an accredited ADN, BSN or Accelerated Program (either
- 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
APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Accepted 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:
- What influenced you to pursue a career in nursing?
- Why are you interested in the Nurse Internship Program?
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
- Deadline for application materials: April 30, 2025
- Late or incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified.
