Home Health Student Nurse Internship – Mansfield/Ontario, OH
Job Description Summary
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 —all 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.
Job Description
We are seeking interns for internship opportunities at our Ontario, OH branch location.
Responsibilities:
- Assist Registered Nurses in providing direct patient care in home settings
- Conduct patient assessments and document findings accurately
- Participate in care planning and implementation under RN supervision
- Practice effective, empathetic communication with patients and families
- Adhere to all clinical protocols, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain patient confidentiality and professional conduct at all times
- Engage in educational activities and team meetings within the branch and the Chief Nursing Office
Required Qualifications:
- Enrolled in an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, with expected graduation date between December 2026 and Summer 2027
- Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday for 8 weeks from June 1 – July 24.
- Must have a valid driver’s license for the duration of the internship to travel to the branch and/or patient homes. Students will ride with their preceptors for most home visits.
- Completion of at least one clinical rotation in an acute care setting and/or previous experience in home health, hospice, or community-based care
- Must have Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association that must be active for the duration of internship
- Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have a strong academic history, with a minimum nursing GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Have demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and strong interest in home health care
- Have strong organizational, prioritization, and critical thinking skills
- Possess strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
What to expect during your 8-week internship program:
- Onboarding and orientation completed in week one
- Work closely in the home with seasoned home health nurses to provide hands on, supervised care to home bound patients
- Interdisciplinary care team shadowing experiences
- Facilitated, virtual group meetups with other home health nursing interns across the US
- Opportunities to connect and interact with home health and organization leaders