We are seeking an intern for our Forrest City, AR 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
Scheduled Weekly Hours
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.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) 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.
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.