RN Nursing Internship
About The Position
Heart of America Medical Center is a small critical access hospital, located in Rugby, ND, with a wide array of services to meet the needs of the communities we serve. Our size allows us to be nimble and reactive to the needs of our communities and assure that we are providing the personalized care our patients deserve. It is the dedication and experience of our staff and providers that assure our success in providing this care. The Nursing Intern performs skills under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) onsite. Some areas may very depending on staffing and needs.
Requirements
- Student Nurse must be actively enrolled in a nursing program and a course at an approved in-state nursing education program.
- Must be on the UAP ND State Registry or CNA ND State Registry.
- BLS required.
Responsibilities
- Hardwiring Excellence - responsible to know and adhere to evidence-based leadership to achieve excellence.
- Professional attitude, leadership role and team member abilities. Maintains a positive professional role throughout the facility and community.
- Familiarizes self with and adheres to all facility and department safety policies and procedures.
- Promotes a culture of safety to improve employee safety.
- Safeguarding the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) in any form including electronic, written, or oral.
- Responsible for the management of patient care provided to assigned patients.
- Communicates and works with nursing personnel in an organized manner while prioritizing and coordinating patient's needs.
- Maintains communication with patients, families, physicians, and nursing personnel. Follows appropriate lines of authority in communication.
- Displays and promotes professional behavior, reflecting a positive attitude, promoting cooperation and morale.
- Maintains professional confidence concerning patient information.
- Assists medical staff with rounds and procedures, providing them with accurate data in patient status.
- Transcribes and observes physician orders accurately.
- Knowledgeable regarding use of medical equipment and safety factors.
- Initiates patient plan of care by identifying needs of the patient setting goals, and listing methods of intervention utilizing kardex care plans, standards of care and critical pathways.
- Communicates with other departments regarding their role in meeting the patients' needs as it relates to education and discharge planning. Involves patient and family as necessary.
- Completes discharge plan and provides copy to the patient and/or family as appropriate.
- Documents thoroughly and appropriately on the patient record.
- All other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
