Clinical Education Intern
Medical University of South Carolina
Location
Columbia, South Carolina
Quick overview
Support Nursing Professional Development and Clinical Education teams with staff education initiatives, orientation programs, and competency events. Provide administrative and logistical support, including preparing materials and organizing education supplies.
Requirements summary
Candidates should be current Associate degree students with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A proactive attitude and an understanding of healthcare confidentiality and HIPAA requirements are preferred.
Job description
Job Description
Summary Internship Overview The Clinical Education Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a healthcare education environment. Interns will work alongside Nursing Professional Development and Clinical Education teams to support staff education initiatives, orientation programs, competency events, and professional development activities. This experience offers valuable exposure to healthcare operations, workforce development, and clinical education processes within a hospital setting. Preferred Student Qualities Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC003756 COL - Clinical Education (DMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-01 Scheduled Weekly Hours 12 Work Shift
Job Description
Job Title: Clinical Education Internship – MUSC Health Midlands Department: Education Department Duration: June 15- August 7, 2026 Schedule: Tuesday- Thursday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (max 15 hours/week) Internship Overview The Clinical Education Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a healthcare education environment. Interns will work alongside Nursing Professional Development and Clinical Education teams to support staff education initiatives, orientation programs, competency events, and professional development activities. This experience offers valuable exposure to healthcare operations, workforce development, and clinical education processes within a hospital setting. Preferred Student Qualities Successful interns should demonstrate: · Strong verbal and written communication skills · A willingness to learn and receive feedback · Initiative and a proactive approach to supporting team activities · Attention to detail and organizational skills · A positive, professional attitude · Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) · Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced healthcare environment · Professionalism, integrity, and an understanding of confidentiality and HIPAA requirements Potential Responsibilities and Learning Opportunities Interns may have the opportunity to: · Assist with the preparation and organization of nursing orientation materials and packets · Support the coordination, setup, and execution of orientation sessions and training classes · Participate in skills fairs and competency events through event setup, registration, material distribution, and logistical support · Assist nurse educators with rounding activities by preparing materials and observing educational workflows · Help maintain, organize, and inventory education supplies, equipment, and storage areas · Observe clinical education processes to gain insight into staff development, competency validation, and patient safety initiatives · Provide administrative support, including copying, printing, assembling educational materials, and data entry · Attend meetings and educational sessions when appropriate to gain a broader understanding of healthcare education and workforce development Learning Outcomes By the end of the internship, students will have a greater understanding of: · Clinical education and staff development within a healthcare system · Hospital onboarding and orientation processes · Healthcare workforce development initiatives · Event planning and coordination within a clinical setting · Professional communication and collaboration in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment · The role education plays in supporting patient safety and quality outcomes This internship is ideal for students interested in healthcare administration, nursing education, workforce development, human resources, or other healthcare support professions. Disclaimer This internship is observational in nature. Interns will not perform clinical procedures or provide direct patient care. Additional
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Current Associates degree student If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.