Job Description
Description
Job Summary
The Nurse Intern supports patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) assisting with essential care tasks and fostering a therapeutic environment. This role emphasizes hands-on learning collaboration with the healthcare team and providing safe compassionate and organized care to enhance the patient experience and contribute to the healing process.
Essential Functions - Provides basic patient care within scope of practice including vital sign monitoring hygiene assistance and patient comfort measures ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks.
- Communicates effectively with the care team including handoffs reporting changes in patient conditions and participating in bedside shift reports.
- Develops clinical skills by asking questions seeking feedback and applying evidence-based practices under the guidance of an RN.
- Maintains a clean and organized work environment ensuring patient rooms utility rooms and shared workspaces meet safety and compliance standards.
- Assists with basic equipment maintenance such as glucometers bladder scanners and scales and ensures timely removal cleaning and proper storage of patient care equipment after discharge.
- Performs hourly rounding and provides purposeful patient interactions to foster therapeutic relationships and enhance the healing process.
- Documents all tasks and observations clearly accurately and in a timely manner adhering to facility policies and standards.
- Upholds excellent customer service relations with patients families and internal/external departments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications - Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program required and
- Completion of fundamentals of clinicals in an accredited Nursing program required
- 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare setting required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities - Basic understanding of patient care procedures and medical terminology.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients families and healthcare team members.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with care standards.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
Licenses and Certifications - CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation issued by American Heart Association (AHA) American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
- For Skilled Nursing - Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by State Department of Public Safety required
Required Experience:
Intern
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Part time, Relief, Shift work