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Student Nurse Internships Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

$15.25 - $18/hr

Prior to starting your student internship or your nursing school instructor assignment at St. Luke's, it will be necessary for you to complete specific requirements and orientation materials, which ...

NP/PA Intern - Observation Only

Warsaw, IN · On-site

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

... students to gain exposure to a healthcare setting through supervised observation. The intern ... In good academic standing with program approval for internship/rotation. * NP/PA Ability to ...

NP/PA Intern - Observation Only

Warsaw, IN · On-site

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

... students to gain exposure to a healthcare setting through supervised observation. The intern ... In good academic standing with program approval for internship/rotation. * NP/PA Ability to ...

Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and ... Student Recruitment, Enrollment & Retention * Partner with Enrollment, Marketing, and Academic ...

NP/PA Intern

Warsaw, IN · On-site

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

... students to gain hands-on experience in a healthcare setting. The intern supports licensed ... In good academic standing with program approval for internship/rotation. * Ability to maintain ...

NP/PA Intern

Warsaw, IN · On-site

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

... students to gain hands-on experience in a healthcare setting. The intern supports licensed ... In good academic standing with program approval for internship/rotation. * Ability to maintain ...

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Student Nurse Internships information

What is a student nurse internship?

Student nurse internships are structured, supervised work experiences for nursing students, typically offered by hospitals or healthcare facilities. These internships allow students to apply classroom theory to real-world clinical settings, gaining hands-on experience under the guidance of professional nurses. They help students develop essential skills, increase their confidence, and prepare for a career in nursing. Internships often take place during the summer or as part of a nursing program's curriculum and may sometimes lead to full-time job offers after graduation.

What do student nurse interns do?

During a student nurse internship, you can expect to assist with basic patient care tasks such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications under supervision, and supporting the nursing team with daily routines. You'll also gain exposure to electronic health records, learn about interdisciplinary teamwork, and participate in patient assessments. Internships are designed to bridge classroom theory with real-world clinical practice, allowing you to develop critical thinking and communication skills. Many programs offer rotations through different departments, giving you a broad perspective on various nursing specialties.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a student nurse intern?

To thrive as a Student Nurse Intern, you need foundational clinical knowledge, basic patient care skills, and current enrollment in an accredited nursing program. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), hospital protocols, and basic medical equipment is often expected. Strong communication, eagerness to learn, and teamwork are vital soft skills that help interns build rapport and collaborate with healthcare teams. These competencies are crucial for delivering safe care, gaining practical experience, and smoothly transitioning into professional nursing roles.

What is the difference between Student Nurse Internships vs Nurse Assistant?

AspectStudent Nurse InternshipsNurse Assistant
Required CredentialsEnrolled in nursing program, some certificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent, certification often required
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, supervised clinical settingsHospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, healthcare facilitiesHealthcare providers, patient care settings
Common Search & Comparison IntentLearning opportunities, clinical experiencePatient care, support roles

Student Nurse Internships provide nursing students with supervised clinical experience to develop skills before licensure, while Nurse Assistants focus on providing direct patient care under supervision. Both roles are essential in healthcare but differ in training requirements and responsibilities.

What cities in Indiana are hiring for Student Nurse Internships jobs?

Cities in Indiana with the most Student Nurse Internships job openings:

Infographic showing various Student Nurse Internships job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

$15.25 - $18/hr

Part-time

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Key responsibilities

  • Assist in providing goal-directed individualized patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

  • Perform physical assessments, prepare patients for transport or discharge, and document in the medical record.

  • Administer medications prescribed for patients and provide basic patient education.


Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees, students, nursing school instructors and volunteers. Together, they are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees, students, nursing school instructors and volunteers are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses, and other health care providers; and improves access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

St. Luke's offers many opportunities for our student population. We hope you will find these opportunities equally fulfilling and rewarding.  Prior to starting your student internship or your nursing school instructor assignment at St. Luke's, it will be necessary for you to complete specific requirements and orientation materials, which you will need to provide during the student/nursing school instructor application process. 

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse the student assists in providing goal directed individualized patient care, utilizing the nursing process and the nursing care plan, to an assigned group of patients. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the student performs all or part of the following duties."Please note that as part of the application process you will have to upload documentation attesting that you have the required criminal background and health history clearances completed by your school. Additionally, you will have to upload a completed Research Review Committee-Student Research Acknowledgement form that must be signed off by your school. Please do not proceed with completing your student application unless you have the substantiating documentation ready to submit as part of your application."

SCOPE OF STUDENT CLINICAL ROTATION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides patient care, consistent with medical plan of care for patient assignment under the direct supervision of the RN.
  • Performs physical assessment of the patient.
  • Demonstrates professional behavior in all interactions with patients, their families, and other members of the health care team.
  • Maintains composure in unpredictable or stressful situations.
  • Receives and gives verbal reports on each patient at start/end of each clinical experience.
  • Prepares patients for transport to other hospital departments for testing; prepares patients for discharge.
  • Prepares and administers medications prescribed for the patient under the direct supervision of an RN
  • Performs documentation in the patients' medical record.
  • Provides basic patient care.
  • Provides individual patient education, in accordance with accepted nursing practice and plan of care.
  • Discharge planning.
  • Utilizes therapeutic communication techniques.
  • Interacts with providers regarding patient condition.
  • Applies knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on assigned units using principles of growth and development over the life span
  • Complies with all SLUHN confidentiality policies and code of conduct

SCOPE OF STUDENT PHYSICAL AND SENSORY SCENARIOS:

As a student nurse, you will be working closely with and under the supervision of our nurses and thus may perform similar tasks. In a typical day as a student nurse you may experience the following physical scenarios. If after reviewing these scenarios you have concerns or believe you will need reasonable accommodation to perform one or more of these tasks, please contact your school coordinator who will discuss your concerns with you. If warranted, your school coordinator will initiate the interactive process with you and interact with designated St. Luke's personnel to determine whether reasonable accommodation may be made.

  • Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects between 50-75 lbs. Transports patients weighing up to 500 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.

Please complete your student/nursing school instructor application using your full legal name and current home address in addition to any other personal information.   You will also be required to upload specific documents for your internship/assignment.

Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's.