Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, where compassionate care and professional growth are valued. This Student Nurse Intern role offers hands-on experience under the supervision of a licensed nurse, supporting patient treatment and care across various clinical settings.

General Summary

Under general supervision, the Student Nurse Intern performs diverse duties to assist patients with their age-appropriate and developmental needs, contributing to their overall well-being and recovery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assistance with daily hygiene such as bathing, hair care, oral hygiene, and grooming.
• Deliver skin care while taking precautions to prevent skin breakdown.
• Assist with physical activities including repositioning, ambulation, range of motion exercises, and transfer techniques.
• Support nutritional needs by preparing patients for meals, assisting with feeding, monitoring intake, and adhering to dietary restrictions.
• Collect specimens, perform vital signs, and document intake and output accurately.
• Perform sit baths, postmortem care, and apply therapeutic devices like TED hose, K-pads, ice packs, and binders.
• Lead and encourage participation in performance improvement initiatives and teamwork.
• Carry out technical nursing procedures within credentialing scope, including oxygen therapy management, catheter insertion/removal, intravenous therapy discontinuation, nasopharyngeal suctioning, dressing changes, wound care, and skin management.
• Conduct patient assessments and collaborate closely with the primary nurse.
• Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, manage NG tubes, and educate patients and families alongside the primary nurse.
• Document all patient care activities thoroughly and accurately in medical records.
• Immediately report any changes in patient condition or concerns to licensed nursing staff.

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 activity, including frequent walking, lifting, turning, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Exposure to infectious diseases, radiation, anti-neoplastic agents, and occasionally hostile individuals. Frequent contact with blood and bodily fluids is expected, with minimal physical discomfort.