What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Intern II/Patient Care Assistant position at Saratoga Hospital?
Summer Nurse II Internship 2025
Purpose:
Our 10-week Summer Student Nurse Internship Program was developed to provide nursing students with an educational opportunity to improve their nursing skills in the clinical setting while at the same time providing them with summer employment.
Program Description:
Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Nurse Intern II will provide direct patient care, gain hands-on experience, and enhance assessment skills.
This program will also assist in the development of organizational and time management skills.
While working in a collegial relationship with RNs, the Nurse Intern II will gain a better understanding of professional practice.
Educational in-services are presented throughout the summer to further supplement the learning process.
Summer Nurse II Interns will receive a competitive salary. Centralized and unit-based orientation will be provided.
The Saratoga Hospital Nursing Care Model combines Relationship-Based Care with an evidence-based approach. This allows for a stronger connection between the nursing care team and the patient and assists with an enhanced individualized approach to deliver appropriate care.
During this 10-week program, the Nurse II intern will discover our Magnet culture, which includes a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and acquire valuable insight into the various key roles of a professional nurse.
Our internship program can serve as a pipeline program. Upon successful completion of the Summer Nurse II internship, interns will continue their Patient Care Assistant position, with flexible hours to meet the demands of the academic school year. From here, the interns are recruited to apply for our New Graduate Nurse Residency Program.
Selected interns must commit to all program dates. There are no exceptions. Must be prepared for a full 36–40-hour commitment per week. Weekend rotation required. May be required to work a holiday. Must be available for a day and/or night shift position.
Eligibility Criteria:
The Nursing Student must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Currently employed as a Saratoga Hospital PCA.
- Attain senior status in the fall of 2025.
- Anticipate graduation within one year from the end of the program.
- Have completed at least one acute care clinical.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0. Transcripts will be required after completion of 2024 fall semester.
- Must have current BLS through the American Heart Association
- Compliance with all deadlines listed below (no exceptions).
Program Dates:
June 2nd- August 9th, 2025
Deadlines:
Applications for the 2025 Summer Student Nurse II Internship Program will begin February 1, 2025.
The deadline to apply for the 2025 Summer Student Nurse II Internship Program is March 15, 2025.
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