The Summer III performs delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The designated tasks are those which have been taught in the academic programs and/or orientation, and where the individual has demonstrated competence to a designated RN. The functions are those limited by law to unlicensed personnel.
Scope of Practice of Nursing Students during Work Experiences per MN Board of Nursing:
Please visit the Minnesota Board of Nursing web site at https://mn.gov/boards/assets/FAQ_Stdent_Nurse_Wk_Exp_12-2019_tcm21-354921.pdf for current information regarding the Scope of Practice for a professional nursing program student who is employed and performing patient care.
Once accepted into the Summer III Nursing Internship program, student interns will be required to apply for a Summer Intern Course at a University or College within Minnesota for the duration of the internship in order to participate in the SNI Program (see scope of practice).
PLEASE NOTE THE POSTING DEADLINE IS: December 31, 2024.
Job Qualifications:
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BASIC REQUIREMENTS THOROUGHLY. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR CONSIDERATION.
PLEASE NOTE: As part of the selection process, you will participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. You will be sent an email with a link to our HireVue OnDemand system. There will be 3 questions that you will be asked to record answers for. There will be a deadline to complete this interview.
Offers will be extended no sooner than February 3, 2025.
By start date, applicants must have successfully completed one of the following:
The Junior Year of an accredited baccalaureate nursing program, as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN- formerly NLN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). To be considered for this role, candidates must be graduating between December 2025 and June 2026 (Junior or Senior of Nursing School)
The third semester of nursing curriculum at Rochester Community and Technical College.
The Summer III Employment Opportunity will begin on 6/2/2025, and end on 8/8/2025. Applicants MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE TEN CONSECUTIVE WEEKS OF EMPLOYMENT.
Current in basic life support (BCLS) from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association (must not expire during the duration of the internship).
Once accepted into the Summer III Nursing Internship program, student interns will be required to apply for a Summer Intern Course at a University or College within Minnesota for the duration of the internship in order to participate in the Summer III Program (information will be provided to selected candidates upon offer acceptance).
Additional Qualifications:
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS THOROUGHLY. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR CONSIDERATION.
COVER LETTERS AND RECOMMENDATION LETTERS ARE NOT REQUIRED AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS. NO SCHEDULED INTERVIEWS WILL BE REQUIRED.
PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS WHEN CREATING YOUR PROFILE IN THE “UPLOAD ATTACHMENTS” AREA.
DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION UNLESS YOU HAVE ATTACHED ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
1. BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)/CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) CERTIFICATION. Applicants must attach proof of completion. We will only accept certificates of course completion from the following providers:
- American Heart Association (Title: BLS for Healthcare Providers)
- Red Cross (Title: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers OR BLS for Healthcare Providers)
- Military Training Network
Note: If your card is set to expire during the duration of the internship, you must renew your card prior to the first day of employment (6/2/2025).
2. RESUME. The resume (can be longer than one page) should highlight the following: educational background (degree and anticipated graduation date), cumulative GPA, paid employment history, awards/honors, and volunteer activities including community involvement, committee involvement, student nurse association, and/or professional organizations.
3. NURSING INTEREST AREAS. Create a one-page word document numbered 1-10, using the below list of department options and place each area next to your preference number. Number 1 being your highest preference. Include any additional comments that would assist us in determining your preferred areas.
Inpatient Acute Care Medical Specialties
Inpatient Acute Care Surgical Specialties
Inpatient Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant
Mental Health/Psychiatric Services
Surgical Services – OR, PACU, Outpatient Surgery
Inpatient Pediatrics
Inpatient Progressive Care/PCU/Step-Down
Inpatient Critical Care/ICU
Emergency Department
Ambulatory/Procedural Areas (Day and Evening hours, no weekends)
Qualifications
The completion of the junior year of a baccalaureate nursing program, or completion of the third semester of nursing at Rochester Community & Technical College. Successful experiences in clinical areas as described in instructor references to perform the functions which are within this job description. Able to complete ten consecutive weeks of employment.
Able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting and deal with stress caused by the care of patients. Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
