**Applications accepted Monday, Sept 16, 2024 – Sunday, October 6th, 2024** JOB SUMMARY: The Nursing Clinical Internship at Avera Heart Hospital is a summer well spent for students preparing for a career in nursing. Hospital nursing is an exciting career field with many opportunities for advancement. Avera Heart Hospital is a nationally recognized leader in heart and vascular care and in the NCI program you can experience first-hand what it's like to work with this amazing team. The NCI provides educational and clinical experience for nursing students, enhancing their prioritization, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills. The program pairs the student with a Registered Nurse mentor in the clinical setting and provides a comprehensive orientation including clinical experiences and a formal case presentation. The NCI student, under the direction of a Registered Nurse mentor, is responsible for utilizing the Nursing Process to provide nursing care for the patient. He/she assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her individual actions and outcomes of patient care delivered on his/her shift. This is a paid summer program meant for student nurses within two semesters of graduation. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: + High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. + Currently enrolled and have completed all but the final one or two semesters of a CCNE or NLN accredited Registered Nurse program is required. **Available Areas:** Medical/Surgical/ICU, Emergency Department, Same Day Surgical Unit **Important Dates and Process to follow:** + Online application – **Due Sunday, October 6th, 2024** + Cover letter and Resume attached to online application describing career goals– **Due Sunday, October 6th, 2024** . + Avera Heart Hospital will reach out to your school to verify that you are currently enrolled and in good standing. No further action is required by you for this step. The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444. Additional Notices: For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.