Student Intern Oncology

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Fort Wayne, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Hospital is seeking a Student Intern for Oncology. This is a PRN position requiring one 12-hour shift per week. To be eligible, candidates must be in their last year of nursing school and have completed Pharmacology and MS 1. The Student Intern will work alongside a Registered Nurse until graduation, gaining experience in charting, time management, and assessment skills. The role involves training as a Patient Care Technician (PCT), providing patient-centered care through delegated tasks under the supervision of an RN. This includes assisting with daily living activities, maintaining a safe environment, and ensuring effective communication within 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 with the 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 adhering to safety protocols.
BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required

Nice To Haves

0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred

Responsibilities

Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
Communicates patient information effectively to the care team, adapts to change, and maintains professionalism in all interactions.
Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Participates in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.