STUDENT NURSE EXTERN I
About The Position
University Behavioral Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for adults. Our mental health facility provides safe and effective inpatient treatment to assist individuals in leading more productive and fulfilling lives. The facility is located on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds. We are currently seeking qualified professionals with active/clear license in the state of Florida. Previous experience in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program is required. Position Summary: All duties are performed under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Interns will work within the nursing process to provide nursing care to patients. Serves as a role model to promote positive work environment and quality patient care. This role is to provide enhanced education and experience to nursing students as they transition from a student to a registered nurse. Nursing interns are allowed to perform duties under the guidance of the registered nurse as they are working under the licensure of the RN.
Requirements
- Senior year student nurse of an accredited school of nursing.
- Basic Life Support through American Heart Association.
- Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a certified nurse aide or EMT – Basic preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accountability for overall processes affecting unit functioning by demonstrating improvement in at least one process or outcome annually with supportive documentation.
- Maintains regulatory compliance as related to The Joint Commission, Florida Department of Health Services, and the Board of Nursing.
- Assures implementation and evaluation of new and/or enhanced services.
- Utilizes clinical and leadership experience and expertise to facilitate, measure, evaluate, and interpret care needs of patients and performance of staff, to achieve the highest quality of care to patients served.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
