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The Home Health Student Nurse Internship is a summer opportunity designed to provide nursing students with hands-on experience in a community-based home care setting. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain direct clinical experience in the home environment by assisting with essential patient care tasks such as measuring vital signs, performing physical assessments, supporting wound management, and providing Foley catheter care āall under the guidance of experienced registered nurses. This internship aims to enhance clinical assessment skills, foster compassionate communication, and offer exposure to the continuum of care outside traditional hospital settings.We areĀ seeking internsĀ for internship opportunities at our variousĀ branchĀ locationsĀ acrossĀ theĀ SouthĀ RegionĀ in the following locations:Ā Beverly Hills, FL;Ā Crestview, FL;Ā Pensacola, FL;Ā Viera,Ā FL;Ā Columbus, GA; Kannapolis, NCĀ Kinston, NC;Ā Lillington, NC;Ā Lumberton, NC;Ā Pollocksville, NC; Charleston,Ā SC; Columbia, SC.Ā WhenĀ submittingĀ yourĀ application, please specify the branch or branches where you are interested and available to work. This will help us best match your skills andĀ availability with our current openings.Ā Ā
Responsibilities:Ā
Assist Registered Nurses in providing direct patient care in home settingsĀ
Conduct patient assessments and document findings accuratelyĀ
Participate in care planning and implementation under RN supervisionĀ
Practice effective, empathetic communication with patients and familiesĀ
Adhere to all clinical protocols, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirementsĀ
Maintain patient confidentiality and professional conduct at all timesĀ
Engage in educational activities and team meetingsĀ within the branch and the Chief Nursing OfficeĀ
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Use your skills to make an impact
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Required Qualifications:Ā
EnrolledĀ in an accreditedĀ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN),Ā Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), orĀ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Ā program, withĀ expected graduation date between December 2026 and Summer 2027Ā
Must be available to work full-time,Ā 40Ā hoursĀ per week, Monday ā Friday forĀ 8Ā weeksĀ fromĀ JuneĀ 1Ā āĀ JulyĀ 24.Ā
Must have a validĀ driverāsĀ licenseĀ forĀ the duration of the internship toĀ travel toĀ the branch and/orĀ patient homes. Students will ride with their preceptors for most home visits.Ā Ā
Completion of at least one clinical rotation in an acute care setting and/orĀ previousĀ experience in home health, hospice, or community-based careĀ
Must haveĀ Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart AssociationĀ that must be activeĀ for the duration of internshipĀ
Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the futureĀ
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Preferred Qualifications:Ā
Have a strong academic history, with a minimum nursing GPA of 2.5 or higherĀ
HaveĀ demonstratedĀ commitment to patient-centered careĀ and strong interest in home health careĀ
Have strong organizational, prioritization, and critical thinking skillsĀ
Possess strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skillsĀ
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What to expect during yourĀ 8-week internship program:Ā Ā
Onboarding andĀ orientationĀ completed in week oneĀ
Work closelyĀ in the homeĀ withĀ seasonedĀ home healthĀ nursesĀ toĀ provide hands on, supervised care to home bound patientsĀ
Interdisciplinary care team shadowingĀ experiencesĀ
Facilitated, virtualĀ groupĀ meetupsĀ with other home health nursing interns across theĀ USĀ Ā
Opportunities to connect andĀ interactĀ with home health andĀ organization leadersĀ
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1Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
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Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, āHumanaā) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.
About Us
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Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first ā for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health ā delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.ā
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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