NURSING GRADUATE INTERN

Blanchard Valley Health System • Findlay, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to assist the graduate nurse with their transition to nursing practice. Under the direction of the Clinical Manager and clinical supervision by a licensed nurse, works alongside RN and assists as directed with special procedures and performs designated patient related duties according to established policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of Registered Nursing program
• Degree or Final Transcript required with 14 days of hire
• Obtain active Ohio RN license within six (6) months of hire.
• BLS certification with six (6) months of hire
• Willingness to float to various floors as needed
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills required.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.
• Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all departmental and unit specific competencies for the support and provision of patient care.
• Assist with patient care and room preparation as directed by nursing staff or designee to address patient needs and safety.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on assigned unit/department to facilitate the identification and reporting of changes in patient condition or behavior.
• Displays Service Excellence as evidenced by practicing the mission, vision, and values of the organization to promote patient satisfaction.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and practices to ensure quality job performance and hospital compliance.
• Demonstrates psychosocial skills in providing emotional support to both the patient and family. Possesses an understanding of psychological reactions to illness and injury as well as behavioral responses to crises.
• Orders and restocks patient care supplies as needed to provide stock to meet daily patient care needs.
• Will work alongside RN and may assist with other duties in which associate has received documented formal training, and has completed and been approved under BVHS competencies. Examples may include but not limited to, Foley insertion, IV insertion, dressing changes, colostomy bag changes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees