Nurse Intern- Post Op Surgical

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation • Dothan, AL

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Intern (NI) - Post Op Surgical Floor - Per Diem (PRN) position at Flowers Hospital is an opportunity to put nursing skills into practice in a hands-on clinical environment. Working alongside experienced nurses, interns will build clinical confidence and strengthen nursing skills before graduation. This role offers valuable real-world experience caring for post-surgical patients in a supportive team culture focused on teamwork, learning, and professional growth. The position emphasizes developing critical thinking, assessment, and time-management skills within a caring culture. 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.

Requirements

• Must have completed your first semester of nursing school and currently enrolled
• Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program required
• Completion of fundamentals of clinicals in an accredited Nursing program required
• 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare setting required
• 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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to support school and clinicals
• Supportive team culture focused on teamwork, learning, and professional growth
• Opportunity to develop critical thinking, assessment, and time-management skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree