Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Students

An observation experience allows you to observe a healthcare worker in the work setting. Experiences may be for up to 20 hours and observers may not participate in any "hands on" experiences. Under special circumstances the experience may be longer, at the discretion of the department. The participant is always under the direct supervision of a Community Health Network caregiver.

Due to the extreme vulnerability of our patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), no requests for observation can be granted.

Requirements

• All participants must show evidence of proof of immunization or titer for measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella (chickenpox), negative TB, hepatitis B, and flu shot for current flu season.
• The minimum age is 16 and a junior in high school. Any person under the age of 18 must have parental permission.
• Participant must comply with the dress code.
• Application and any additional paperwork must be received no later than one week prior to requested date of experience.

Application Process

We have updated our observation application process and you may now apply online for nursing observation experiences.

Apply Today!

1. In the online form, choose "Nursing/Nursing Support" as the observation area, and then choose the specific area of nursing you are interested in.
2. If participant is under the age of 18, a parental signature is also needed in the online form.
3. Attach copy of photo ID with online application.
4. Obtain all necessary immunization documentation and attach with online application.
5. Submit online application no later than one week prior to experience.
6. We will contact you via e-mail for any questions. Please check your e-mail frequently to facilitate the process.
7. For additional questions about nursing observations, please call 317-355-5259.

We created the nursing SPARK program to help promising students complete their education while getting crucial hands-on experiences at Community Health Network.

Nursing SPARK: Nursing Student Prepared for a Remarkable Kickoff at Community

Students hired into the Nursing SPARK Program have a variety of opportunities to grow into great nurses:

• A paid position as a senior patient care technician – student extern
• Flexible work schedule around nursing school
• Build confidence and relationship skills for the nursing workforce
• Option to complete your capstone or immersion experience at Community Health Network
• Mentorship offered by experienced registered nurses
• Opportunities to observe clinical areas of interest and nursing leaders
• Ability to work on various units and levels of care
• A pathway to hire into a new grad position after nursing school

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited nursing program in Indiana
• Completed at least one semester of clinical experience in nursing program
• 12-24 months from graduation
• Interested in working in ICU, PCU, med/surg or ED as a nurse after graduation

To apply for the SPARK program, you may search for “SPARK” positions on this website. If no positions are posted, please keep checking. Interviews are typically held in Feb/March for summer start dates and in September for winter start dates.

For questions about the Nursing SPARK program, contact Betsy Wisehart, MSN, CNML, RN, at BWisehart@eCommunity.com.