Student Nurse Intern

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois • Crystal Lake, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Nurse Intern will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to collect patient data, document in the medical record, assist with procedures, review physician's orders, and provide patient treatments as ordered. The intern will also document care provided, observe patients, report adverse reactions, maintain supplies, and may float to various units based on identified needs. Participation in department and unit performance improvement activities is also expected. Mercyhealth is an integrated health system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, with a mission to empower employee-partners passionate about making lives better. They offer comprehensive health care across seven hospitals and 85 clinics, with a strong commitment to their people and culture, evidenced by national recognitions.

Requirements

• Graduate of High School or GED
• 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
• Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
• Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
• Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.
• 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.

Benefits

• retirement
• time off
• on-demand pay
• access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED