Intern - Student Nurses

Great Plains Health • North Platte, NE

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About The Position

The Intern position is an eight-week program for student nurses that supports the transition from an educational setting to a clinical setting. Interns develop and demonstrate competency in technical skills and procedures, apply sound judgment through the nursing process in managing patient care, and build therapeutic relationships with patients and families while fostering collaboration with coworkers, physicians, and ancillary department members. The role also develops a framework for integrated patient care across the health care continuum and includes orientation to units and shift requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program with expected graduation the following calendar year.
• Completed Nurse Aide licensure in the state of Nebraska; licensure does not have to be active.

Nice To Haves

• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding and competency in technical skills and procedures.
• Apply sound judgment through the nursing process in the management of patient care.
• Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families.
• Foster collaborative relationships with coworkers, physicians, and ancillary department members.
• Develop a framework for integrated care of the patient throughout the health care continuum.
• Successfully complete orientation to units and shift requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED