Registered Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery Internship - Mease Countryside Hospital

Registered Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery Internship - Mease Countryside Hospital

Safety Harbor: Mease Countryside | Nursing | Full Time

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Labor and Delivery Internship Program – July 2026

This is a great opportunity for experienced RNs interested in Labor and Delivery!

Location: Mease Countryside Hospital- Safety Harbor, FL

Program Details:

• Internship begins: July 20th, 2026
• External applicants are required to attend one week of orientation prior to starting the program
• Internship length: 4 months
• All interns will be assigned to the day shift during the internship
• Upon completion, interns will transition to night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Interns should not be enrolled in any other programs or courses during the internship

Commitment Requirement:

There is a two-year required commitment to the specific unit and hospital of hire, beginning at the conclusion of the 4-month program

Agreement to work 3,744 hours following completion of the internship

Internship Program Curriculum & Experience:

• Approximately 30 classroom hours combined with precepted clinical experience in the Labor, Delivery, Recovery (LDR) unit
• In-depth education covering low-risk and high-risk pregnancies
• AWHONN Perinatal Orientation and Education Program (POEP) 49 Continuing Education (CE) credits
• Four months of precepted clinical experience, based on individual progress
• Didactic education provided throughout the program, including:
• Normal and high-risk labor & delivery
• Post-delivery care
• Fetal monitoring
• Lactation education
• Perinatal bereavement
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Role Overview:

The Clinical Nurse independently cares for a group of patients, consistently using the nursing process and clinical standards. Delegates appropriate patient care activities to other members of the healthcare team and is responsible for professional accountability and ongoing development.

Requirements:

• Required: 1+ year of RN experience in an acute care setting
• Required: Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
• Required: Active/Clear RN (Registered Nurse) License

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