Student Nurse Intern - ED

Mercyhealth•Freeport, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Student Nurse Intern in the Emergency Department, you will gain hands-on clinical experience while working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. You will assist with patient care, collect and document patient information, support clinical procedures, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with the healthcare team to help deliver safe and efficient emergency care. This role provides valuable exposure to emergency nursing and helps prepare you for a successful transition into professional nursing practice.

Requirements

Graduate of High School or GED preferred
Enrolled in an accredited, or accredited eligible, RN program, in academic good standing and have no more than 2 semesters to complete until program completion
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days
Basic computer skills are beneficial.

Nice To Haves

ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP certifications per unit requirements.

Responsibilities

Collects patient data and documents in the medical record within scope.
Assists physician/RN with procedures as needed.
Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient.
Provides patient treatments as ordered within scope.
Documents care provided in the medical record.
Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the RN.
Maintains supplies, including scanning, stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
Floats to various units based on identified need.
Participates in department and unit performance improvement activities.