2026 Summer Internship - Nursing Intern
Healthfirst · New York City, New York, US
The Summer Internship is a 10-week paid program designed to provide Nursing (RN) students with a structured, clinically oriented learning experience within a...
Job description
The Summer Internship is a 10-week paid program designed to provide Nursing (RN) students with a structured, clinically oriented learning experience within an urban health plan. Interns apply foundational nursing knowledge in a population health setting while supporting evidence-based outreach, care coordination, and member education for Medicare and Medicaid members. The program is also immersive and interactive, laying a foundation for continued leadership development. Interns do impactful work, collaborating with other interns, employees, and business leaders to solve current operational and clinical workflow challenges, strengthen member experience, and deliver measurable solutions aligned to quality and service goals. Learning Opportunities: Exposure to health plan care management operations, interdisciplinary teamwork, and member engagement strategies. Experience supporting initiatives tied to quality outcomes, access to care, and reducing avoidable utilization. Mentorship from nurses and care managers with opportunities to participate in team meetings and project work. Position Summary: The Care Management and Clinical Eligibility teams partner with Medicare and Medicaid mem...