Student Nurse Intern - Variable Shifts

Stormont-Vail HealthCare•Topeka, KS

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This experienced student team member is in their last semester of an accredited nursing program. Nurse Interns are team members typically work exclusively with their preceptors to bridge the gap from learner to perform as they end their practicum prior to begining their career as a Registered Nurse at Stormont Vail Health. They are a part of the care delivery team under the direction of and be assistive to, a Registered Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention, including the performance of non-sterile procedures. Responsible to provide a safe environment for their assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; to monitor the patient for changes in condition and to report those changes to the RN/LPN.

Requirements

A current nursing student in good standing and would start in this role no more than 4 weeks prior to starting their last semester.
Intent to continue nursing career after graduation at Stormont Vail Health and has accepted an offer for a RN position.
Experience in an office or clinic setting.
Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care. (Required proficiency)
Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. (Required proficiency)
Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
Participates actively in educational activities for department. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)
First Responder - RQI Required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

Knowledgeable of and follows correct techniques in the collection and labeling of specimens; assists in appropriate procedures under the guidance of a preceptor.
Will spend the majority of time directly with the RN Preceptor observing direct patient care duties.
Student Nurse Interns will perform expanded skills under the direct supervision of their nurse preceptor (see RN Student Nurse Intern – Learn While you Work Document).
Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.
Collaborative with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
Assumes responsibility for patient safety by utilizing appropriate channels to communicate patient safety and patient care issues to appropriate bodies.
Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner.
Applies proper techniques with hand washing, care and cleaning of exam rooms and equipment and determination of when and how to use personal protective clothing/equipment.
Maintains cleanliness of equipment, examination and patient rooms.
Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department
Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’S), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and report any changes to assigned nurse.
Obtains vital signs, medication list, allergies, and patient questionnaires, screenings and history information accurately.
Applies appropriate technique while performing EKG, and vital signs.
Performs other related nursing tasks and duties under the supervision of a preceptor at all times.
Delivers care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.
Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.
Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.
Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.
Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.
Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
Demonstrates willingness to participate in process of evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model
Responsible for understanding and showing respect for patients’ rights including confidentiality of patient information.
Utilizes appropriate resources to provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned