Student Nurse Intern - ICU
About The Position
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Student Nurse Intern provides safe, personal patient care and performs procedures documented on the individual Student Nurse Intern Skills List. The intern cares for patients from pediatric (neonates, children, and adolescents) through geriatric age groups, with attention to each patient’s physical, emotional, developmental, and family needs. The role requires current enrollment in a nursing program, with at least one semester of formal nursing education that includes clinical experience, and/or CNA certification while currently enrolled in a clinical semester. A graduate who does not hold a temporary permit or has been unsuccessful on the nursing licensure exam and is retaking it may be eligible for this position for up to six months after graduation. Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required, or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
Requirements
- High school education plus specialized training of 6 months to 2 years.
- Entry-level experience; no prior experience is specified as required.
- Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
- Currently enrolled in a nursing program. Alternatively, a nursing-program graduate without a temporary permit or who is retaking the nursing licensure exam after an unsuccessful attempt may be eligible for up to six months after graduation.
- At least one semester of formal nursing education that includes at least one semester of clinical experience and/or CNA certification, and currently enrolled in a clinical semester.
- Ability to read, write, speak, hear, and comprehend English.
- Physical, technical, and cognitive ability and manual dexterity to use patient-care equipment.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care under RN direction, including bathing, oral hygiene, meeting elimination needs, and feeding.
- Respond promptly and courteously to patient call lights and take appropriate actions to help avert emergencies.
- Assist with patient admissions by orienting patients to hospital routines; transfer, discharge, and escort patients safely and courteously.
- Perform selected patient-care procedures under RN direction, including turning, positioning, ambulating, range of motion, and application of restraints, as well as procedures listed in the Student Nurse Intern competency document.
- Collect and record measurements, vital signs, and specimens, such as blood pressure, temperature, weight, and intake and output.
- Contribute to the development of patient care plans in ways that reflect the individual patient’s needs.
- Communicate pertinent information, including changes in patient condition and questions about care, promptly and clearly to the RN.
- Recognize life-threatening situations and emergencies, assess them, and take appropriate action calmly, safely, and responsibly.
- Keep patient rooms and areas neat and maintained; clean, maintain, and store equipment.
- Assess, plan, implement, and/or evaluate care for pediatric through geriatric patients.
- Monitor patients’ physical and emotional condition before, during, and after procedures, providing developmentally appropriate explanations, reassurance, and comfort.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the special family needs of pediatric through geriatric patients.
- Use correct procedures when operating equipment during procedures for pediatric through geriatric patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
