Clinical Education Intern

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 Job Description

Current Associates degree student

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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