What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Intern-Patient Safety Organization Implementation position at Manatee County Government?
Work Location: 2101 47th Terrace E, Bradenton, Florida 34203
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 27 hours per week, may vary
Department: Public Safety-EMS
About Our Job
Are you interested in getting hands-on experience in your chosen field? Do you want to make a difference in your community?
Manatee County is dedicated in providing students with an unsurpassed learning experience and insight into the dynamic world of public sector employment.
What you can expect:
- Develop new skills you can apply in the workplace.
- Gain skills that will enhance your resume and increase your career options.
- Explore working in public service!
- Observe and participate in tasks performed daily by skilled professionals.
- Experience workplace culture, office dynamics, and business etiquette.
Your internship will include impactful hands-on work within a county department, networking, professional development, and building lasting connections with other interns, mentors, and Manatee County team members.
- Program Dates: The 2024 internship program will begin on May 19th, 2025, and end on August 8th, 2025.
- Internship Hours: Up to 27 hours/week (maximum), Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; may vary by department.
- Pay Range: $14 per hour up to $20 per hour (graduate/ master’s student), based on the number of credit hours earned.
Aids the Emergency Medial Services (EMS) Division in implementing and executing its agreement with the Center for Public Safety, a federally designated Patient Safety Organization (PSO). Implementation and execution of this agreement includes, but is not limited to, the development, coordination, and monitoring of policies, procedures, and training which strengthen the Division’s safety culture and enhance patient care.
Department Responsibilities:
- Draft and/or review and revise Division policy/procedures that pertain to patient safety organization (PSO) implementation. Pertinent policies include those that define patient safety work product (PSWP), outline reporting processes, etc.
- Work with the Center for Patient Safety (CPS) and other stakeholders to build and deploy the PSO reporting dashboard.
- Develop training materials pertaining to PSO implementation for all levels of our Division (leadership, supervision, field personnel and support staff).
- Prepare a summation document which outlines the benefits of PSO implementation for the Division.
Internship Program Responsibilities:
- A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program.
- Participate in all organized intern events and trainings.
Your Internship Includes:
- Competitive wages starting at $14.00 hr.
- Hands-on work experience
- Professional headshot
- 1-1 mentoring with county staff
- Professional Development Events:
- Get to know your County & Facility Tour
- Beach Patrol Demo & Beach Clean Up
- Communication Training
- Natural Resources – Kayak Tour
- Build your resume with real world career experience
- Senior Leadership Meeting
- Speaking for Success
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma, or equivalent (if applicable)
- Eligible to work in the United States – we love local, national, and international students!
- Currently seeking a diploma or degree through an accredited secondary or post-secondary educational program, or within 12 months after graduation.
Salary : $14 - $20
