Nurse Intern R, PRN
About The Position
Performs direct and indirect care duties under the guidance and direction of the RN. Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care through the initiation/completion of procedures relating to basic human, mental, spiritual, and social needs; comfort and safety measures; activities of daily living; personal care needs; nutrition and fluid needs; elimination needs; and task delegated by the primary licensed nurse. Performs skilled procedures under the supervision of the licensed nurse. Indirect patient care includes but is not limited to cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas and maintaining an environment that is neat and free of hazards to the patient’s well being; assisting with clerical tasks as assigned. An understanding of and willingness to follow infection control and safety guidelines is mandatory. Supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values and adheres to Unity Health’s policies and procedures. As the nursing student progresses, the duties assigned will be equivalent to their nursing coursework. Exception will be medication administration which is not allowed during the nursing coursework period. A Nurse Intern agrees to a commitment to work with our team for a minimum duration of one year after obtaining Arkansas State Board Certification. Upon certification, Registered Nurses are still eligible for all RN bonuses and can serve commitments simultaneously. A Student Nurse Extern will have no defined commitment.
Requirements
- Enrolled in an accredited college of nursing in an RN program and, at a minimum, in the first semester of the nursing coursework
- Must have current BLS certification
- A Student Nurse Intern must commit to one year of service with Unity Health after graduation
- Must have recommendation of nursing faculty
- An understanding of and willingness to follow infection control and safety guidelines is mandatory
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a nursing assistant desirable, but not required
Responsibilities
- Assisting the patient with personal hygiene needs
- Observing the patient’s condition, including their vital signs, their feeding and elimination patterns
- Assisting the nurse with patient care as delegated
- General housekeeping skills
- Ordering and maintenance of supplies
- Computer entry abilities
- Cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas
- Maintaining an environment that is neat and free of hazards to the patient’s well being
- Assisting with clerical tasks as assigned
- Implementing components of the plan of care through the initiation/completion of procedures relating to basic human, mental, spiritual, and social needs
- Comfort and safety measures
- Activities of daily living
- Personal care needs
- Nutrition and fluid needs
- Elimination needs
- Task delegated by the primary licensed nurse
- Performing skilled procedures under the supervision of the licensed nurse
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
