Student Nurse Intern

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Freeport, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting Registered Nurses (RNs) in patient care under direct supervision. The intern will collect patient data, assist with procedures, review orders, provide treatments, and document care. They will also observe patients, report adverse reactions, manage supplies, and potentially float to different units. Participation in performance improvement activities is also expected.

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

Other certifications per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP

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.