Student Intern Oncology PRN

Community Health Systems•Fort Wayne, IN

11d

About The Position

The Student Intern works one 12-hour shift per week alongside a Registered Nurse until graduation, developing charting, time-management, and assessment skills. The intern trains as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) and provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in accordance with their training and the department’s needs. Under the direct supervision of an RN, the PCT supports patient care, assists with activities of daily living, maintains a safe and organized care environment, and communicates effectively with the healthcare team.

Requirements

Must be in the last year of nursing school to be eligible.
Must have completed Pharmacology and MS 1.
Basic knowledge of patient-care practices and equipment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and following safety protocols.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
0–2 years of experience in an acute-care setting or current enrollment in a nursing program is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.
Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) certification preferred.
0–2 years of experience in an acute-care setting or current enrollment in a nursing program preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist nursing staff with delegated basic patient-care services and maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.
Collect and record patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake and output, and calorie counts; report findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
Assist patients with meals and feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination, and urinary catheter care.
Assist with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, and ambulation, using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
Collect urine and stool samples; perform finger-stick blood glucose monitoring, and document and report results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
Communicate patient information effectively to the care team, adapt to change, and maintain professionalism.
Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment and follow infection-control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
Participate in performance-improvement initiatives and risk-management reporting, and comply with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
Maintain continuous visual observation of a patient when required, remaining with them until relieved by appropriate personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.