RN Student Intern (PRN)

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital•Lake Charles, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Intern provides both direct and indirect patient care within the hospital setting and works under the close supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Intern communicates any changes in a patient�s condition�including symptoms and test results�to the supervising RN as needed. This description outlines the main responsibilities and expectations of the role but does not list every possible duty. The organization may modify job requirements at any time.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in good standing in an approved Associate, Bachelor�s, or Diploma nursing clinical program or have graduated from one within the last 12 months after an initial unsuccessful NCLEX RN attempt.
Must have finished at least one clinical rotation in a hospital setting or be within 12 months of their first unsuccessful NCLEX RN examination.
Must hold a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Requires strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Needs solid interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Under Direct RN Supervision May perform tasks and procedures for which they have received proper instruction through their nursing program.
Must be comfortable using computers and various software applications.
Conducts accurate patient assessments and interventions, reports significant findings, and responds appropriately.
Administers medications and treatments and documents the patient�s response.
Updates nursing care plans according to hospital guidelines.
Assists with admissions, discharges, and patient transfers.
Responds to call lights and supports patients with daily living activities.
Completes tasks included on the RN Student Intern Skills List and adapts care to the needs of the specific patient population.
Performs additional duties as assigned within the scope of the role.
Maintains awareness of and adheres to all applicable regulatory, legal, and accreditation standards.
Follows the organization�s Compliance & Privacy policies and promptly reports concerns related to ethics, safety, privacy, or regulatory compliance.