Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region as a Student Nurse Intern under the guidance of a licensed nurse. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in patient care, supporting individuals through various stages of treatment and recovery.

General Summary

Under supervision, you will assist with daily patient care activities tailored to age and developmental needs, including hygiene assistance, skin care, mobility support, and nutritional aid. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, collecting specimens, and documenting patient information accurately.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, and skin care while preventing skin breakdown.
• Support physical activities such as repositioning, ambulation, range of motion exercises, and transfers.
• Help meet nutritional needs by preparing patients for meals, assisting with feeding, and recording intake.
• Perform technical nursing procedures within credentialing scope, including oxygen therapy, catheter insertion/removal, intravenous therapy discontinuation, nasopharyngeal suctioning, dressing changes, wound care, and injections.
• Conduct patient assessments and collaborate closely with primary nurses to ensure quality care.
• Educate patients and families in conjunction with nursing staff.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of all care activities and patient responses.

Education

Currently enrolled in a nursing program or completed nursing education but not yet licensed.

Experience

Entry-level position; no prior experience required.

Certification/License

Not applicable.

Mental/Physical Requirements

This role demands considerable mental focus and physical stamina, including frequent walking, lifting, turning, and other movements.

Working Conditions

Exposure to infectious diseases, radiation, and other healthcare hazards is common. The environment may occasionally involve challenging interactions.

Embrace the opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in a supportive healthcare setting serving a broad regional community in the Midwest.