Student Nurse Intern - Orthopedic Unit
About The Position
Under the supervision of the RN, provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients in the hospital setting and designated outpatient departments by performing the following duties, supporting the nursing philosophy. Partner with a RN to provide exposure to clinical experiences that will reinforce theory and prepare them for their roles as RN. May include weekends, holidays, day, evening, night, and/or on-call hours. Performs other duties as assigned. Unit: Orthopedic Operations Shift: Variable (PRN) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under direct supervision of RN: 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. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 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 CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days (other certifications per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP). PAY RANGE: $17.34 - $17.34 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.
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 (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.
Benefits
- Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
