Summer Nurse Intern 2027 - TCU/LTC Lake City, MN

Job Overview

Looking to grow your nursing experience as a student and start your career in Aging Services and Short term rehab?

Want to gain confidence in providing patient cares and earn preferential status for employment as RN with Ebenezer, upon graduation!

Ebenezer's 2027 Nurse Internship program in Lake City, MN provides an individualized educational RN experience in TCU, caring for adults patients of all ages, whom are admitted directly to a Ebenezer care facility from a hospital. The paid intern program is tailored to meet your nursing career goal and you will be mentored one-on-one with registered nurses to gain hands-on nursing experience. Our program provides opportunities to enhance your technical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills in a skilled nursing setting. In addition to learning RN skills, our intern will observe other nursing roles and interdisciplinary team members. Candidates must be graduating with ADN, BSN, or Entry level masters RN degree between Dec. 2027-Sept 2028.

Located at Lake City Care Center which sits along Lake Pepin in Southeast Minnesota. As part of the esteemed Mayo Clinic Health System our established skilled nursing facility is managed by Ebenezer, Minnesota's largest senior living operator with a century-long commitment to exceptional service for older adults. The care facility can provide care for up to 90 residents across the Transitional care and Long term care units (12 TCU, 52 LTC) supported by a dedicated team committed to Ebenezer's mission of fostering longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives for adults through healing, discovery, and education.

Estimated SNI schedule will run May 24-25 (virtual new employee) and June 1 - Aug 13, 2027. Position is 48 hours in two weeks, Day shifts, 8 hours each shift . Mainly in the TCU with some shifts in LTC to provide a better understand our aging residents/patients. One weekend is required during the summer, no required holidays.

Opportunities to move into a casual/part-time schedule as an resident or nursing assistant with any Ebenezer care facility, while you complete your RN degree.

Application deadline is December 20, 2026. Upload your unofficial Transcript as attachment or cover letter, current resume, and answer any prescreening questions for this job posting.

Hiring Process & Position information:

If your skills and experience align with this position, you may be asked to participate in a recruiter phone interview by Jan 2027
You will be notified by email or phone if selected for the next stage(S) for recruitment process.
At any time, you may also check your application status online in your Ebenezer applicant profile ebenezercares.org/careers

Nurse Intern responsibilities

Assesses patient needs and identifies expected nursing outcomes.
Develops an individualized nursing plan of care.
Manages Medications and performs treatments
Implements nursing interventions based on the plan of care.
Evaluates care and patient response to interventions and expected outcomes.
Uses effective education and communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes.
Admissions and Discharges

Required Qualifications

Strong desire to become a RN with Ebenezer (any of our 35 + locations) upon graduation
Currently enrolled in a ADN, BSN, Entry level masters RN program and graduating between Dec 2027- Sept 2028
Enroll, complete, and pass an summer 2027 college internship course at a Minnesota based school of nursing
Completed one nursing rn clinical rotation by start date of nurse internship
Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) Upon Hire
Able to work with a diverse population of patients and coworkers including subacute/geriatric

Preferred Qualifications

GPA of 3.0 or higher
work experience in healthcare/senior care setting

Benefit Overview

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

Compensation Disclaimer

This position provides one flat hourly rate, with regular reviews to ensure competitiveness with themarket. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

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