Summary

If you are a sophomore nursing student in an accredited Nursing program and interested in gaining healthcare experience, the Patient Care Apprentice program at Goshen Hospital offers you this opportunity. In the Patient Care Apprentice program, you will work alongside the nursing team as you learn more about a variety of nursing departments and other healthcare disciplines.

Why would you choose a Magnet® facility?

Hospitals who receive Magnet designation have met standards of nursing care excellence established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Goshen Hospital was one of the first hospitals in the area to receive Magnet status and earned this designation five times. Receiving your training at a Magnet facility ensures you will experience a culture of collaboration, support and respect – as well as learn how to provide patient (and family) care to make a difference in people’s lives.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

9-week summer program: June 9, 2024 - August 9, 2024 36 hours per week Gain experience in a variety of nursing departments Work alongside a nursing assistant Opportunities to shadow other disciplines Competitive pay

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Must have successfully completed fundamental nursing course in an accredited nursing program Completion of 1 year of nursing at accredited school of nursing 3.0 GPA or higher Proof of American Heart Association CPR and immunizations required upon acceptance into the program

CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS

Candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete online application and upload the following: 

Resume Cover letter Official Transcript

Identify your top choices for summer placement (at the end of the application process)

Jana Risemas, Recruiter, Human Resources

jrisemas@goshenhealth.com 

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please indicate your top three areas of interest when you apply online.  Descriptions of the departments are listed below.                   

Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Unit (Post-surgical patients with various disease processes) Birthplace (Perinatal patients – focus on mothers and newborns) Intensive Care Unit (Critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring) Progressive Care Unit (Step-down unit, Unstable patients requiring close monitoring) Oncology Unit (Patients with a cancer diagnosis – inpatient)