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 guidance of licensed nurses, focusing on medical oncology within an inpatient treatment setting.

General Summary

Under supervision, the intern performs patient care duties tailored to individual age and developmental needs, assisting with daily living activities and supporting clinical interventions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including hygiene assistance such as bathing, hair care, oral hygiene, and grooming.
• Deliver skin care while preventing breakdown and assist with physical activities like repositioning, ambulation, range of motion exercises, and transfers.
• 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 specialized care such as sit baths, postmortem care, application of ted hose, ice packs, and binders.
• Lead and encourage participation in performance improvement initiatives and teamwork.
• Carry out technical nursing procedures within credentialed 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 primary nurses.
• Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, manage NG tubes, and provide patient and family education alongside nursing staff.
• Document all care activities thoroughly and promptly report any changes in patient condition or concerns.

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

Requires significant mental focus, frequent heavy lifting, turning, walking, and physical activities such as carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

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