Nurse Intern Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Nursing student enrolled in a college program, entering their second, third, or fourth year, required
• Current BLS from American Heart Association or another approved program at start of job, required
• Communication
• Team Building
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Clinical Skills
• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Typing/clerical/dexterity, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, stooping, tactical sense, talking, visual acuity and walking throughout the shift.
• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching
• Bodily fluid/bloodborne exposure
• Radiation/radiant energy
• Occasional noise, vibration, wet and/or humid, odors.
• The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a health-related position or as a nursing assistant/patient care technician preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs patient treatments that are within the scope of unlicensed assistive personnel under the supervision of an RN
• Obtains and records vital signs (not including blood administration vital signs) and collects specimens as directed by the RN.
• Provides ADLs, including but not limited to toileting, hygiene, monitoring intake and output, meal serving, setting up, and feeding patients, measured by patient and preceptor feedback.
• Provides mobility activities including range of motion exercises, transferring, and ambulating of patients, as measured by direct preceptor and supervisory observation.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment of patient care areas as evidenced by preceptor observation.
• Communicates patients’ needs to appropriate personnel and seeks assistance when necessary to meet those needs.
• Answers patients’ requests for assistance in a timely fashion, as noted by preceptor and patient feedback.
• Reports patients’ needs and relevant patient care data to the RN, as measured by preceptor.
• Acquires knowledge and skills under the direct supervision of an RN preceptor.
• Performs patient care and treatments
• Applies the nursing process to patient care situations and documents care delivered appropriately.
• Follows Bassett Healthcare Network policies and procedures.
• Follows standards related to patient safety.
• Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match