Student Nurse Intern-Summer at Yale Haven Hospital

Position: Student Nurse Intern-Summer 2026 at Yale New Haven Hospital
Overview

Student Nurse Intern Program 2026 Yale New Haven Hospital

The YNHH Summer Intern Program is a paid mentorship designed for student nurses who are currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing and will graduate December 2026/January 2027 or Summer 2027.

Date of Program: 5/26/2025 to 7/24/2026 (9 weeks) Graduation Ceremony 7/24/2026

Locations:
St Raphael and York St Campuses

Hours per week: 24 hrs/week, day shift, some weekends (no off-shifts/holidays/overtime)

Rate: $17/hour

Requirements:

* Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program - entering senior year

* Successful completion of at least 1 clinical rotation and Fundamentals of Nursing prior to start of program

* Able to provide proof of current BLS Certification

* Must commit to work 24 hours/week every week for the duration of the program - you must be available to start on 5/26/2025

No matter what specialty you might be interested in pursuing as a new graduate RN, this internship program will give you a solid knowledge and skills base for wherever you start your career after you graduate.

* Formal and complete application

* Attach/upload a current, up-to-date resume which includes your GPA , any non-healthcare work experience, and anticipated month/year of graduation

* Include top 3 specialty choices at the top of your resume

The vast majority of assignments will be in Medical and Surgical subspecialty units, which can include, Cardiac/Cardiac Surgery, Oncology, Telemetry, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Transplant, Bariatrics, Respiratory, Renal, etc

There will be limited availability in Critical Care, ED and Perioperative.

There will be very limited availability in Pediatrics and Obstetrics

Student Nurses will be assigned to their specified unit the first week of the program.

Responsibilities

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values-integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

SUMMARY The Student Nurse Intern (SNI) is defined as a nursing student who is currently enrolled in an accredited BSN School/Department of Nursing Program. The student nurse has successfully completed their school 's Fundamental Nursing Skills Laboratory and is currently enrolled in or has completed at least one semester of relevant Clinical practicum in their School/Department of Nursing Program. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse the Student Nurse Intern will perform unlicensed clinical skills and provide environmental support to the unit.

Students will NOT prepare or administer any medications, prepare, initiate or administer any IV or arterial therapy, prepare or administer blood or blood components, or accept physician or LIP orders. Students will work with RN preceptor/mentor on all designated activities.

Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel.

Adheres to the "I Am

Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran.

Safety and Emergency Management:
Responds appropriately to patient and hospital based emergency situations.

* Performs all patient care procedures safely following the hospital's policies and procedures Ensures patient and family confidentiality at all times. Summons assistance in emergency situations as outlined in the hospital's policies and procedures. Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients. Consistently utilizes principles of safe lifting. Consistently practices infection control and universal precautions techniques.

Nursing Process:
Practices within the Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC) Model and applies nursing process under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

* Accepts report with RN on patient assignments and participates actively in patient care conferences with RN. Collaborates with the RN to analyze data to identify patient problems/needs. Collaborates with the RN to formulate nursing interventions related to problems/needs identified. Collaborates with RN to assess patient's responses to interventions. Communicates immediately to the RN all changes or observations of the patient's condition.

Collects and documents data (vital signs, intake and output, etc.) in the patient's medical record. Follows established procedure in performing selected nursing functions; example: unit POCT once trained/validated.

Provides patient/family education as assigned and observed by the RN (i.e. strict intake and output, etc.). Identifies and sets…