Student Nurse Intern, Nursing Services - PRN

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Janesville, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an RN, provides medical treatment and personal care to hospital and outpatient patients. Works alongside RNs to gain hands-on clinical experience and develop skills needed for an RN role. May work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and/or on-call hours. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Graduate of High School or GED preferred
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.