Adult Workforce Development Healthcare - Intern

Nuvance Health•Poughkeepsie, NY

9d•$17

About The Position

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career. Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community. Our accolades include: U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyone’s well-being is truly heartfelt. Summary: The Adult HealthCare Intern is educational and training-based role. This position will participate in introductory education regarding the roles and responsibilities of entry level healthcare positions with the potential to specialize and train in a defined entry level position: Unit Secretary, Patient Care Technician, Transporter, Registration, Greeter, Patient Safety Companion, Dietary Aide, and Environmental Services.

Requirements

High School Diploma required or equivalent
Ability to read and write in English (as determined on an individual basis and necessitated by role)
No license or training requirements

Responsibilities

Attends all required training sessions. Arrives on time for class, shift, or shadowing.
Participates fully in the training and shadowing experiences as determined by program. Has a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Engages in the training plan and carries out learned tasks as appropriate by position.
Delivers safe, direct care to an assigned group of patients, under the supervision of a preceptor (per position) maintaining a safe environment for our co-workers, patients, and customers.
Trains and works within hospitals policies and procedures.
Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards.
Assists to maintain, support, and implement Nuvance Health mission and goals.
Participates in good communication and are committed to listening attentively to our co-workers, patients, and families to fully understand and meet their needs.
Ensures a commitment to the protection of our co-workers' and patients' rights to personal and medical privacy. We treat the patient, patient information and/or property with confidentiality and respect and strive to create a secure and trusting environment.
Recognizes, values, and respects the diversity of our co-workers, patients, and customers by honoring their perspectives, choices, and differences.
Performs other duties as required, within scope of role.