Join a dedicated healthcare team in the Midwest region as a Student Nurse Intern specializing in Surgical Orthopedics. Under the guidance of a licensed nurse, you will engage in hands-on patient care, supporting individuals through various stages of recovery and treatment.

General Summary

Perform diverse duties related to patient treatment and care, tailored to age and developmental needs, while assisting with daily living activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including hygiene assistance such as bathing, hair care, oral hygiene, and grooming.
• Deliver skin care with attention to preventing skin breakdown.
• Assist with physical activities including 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 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 credentialed scope, including oxygen therapy management, catheter insertion/removal, IV discontinuation, nasopharyngeal suctioning, dressing changes, wound care, and skin management.
• Conduct patient assessments in collaboration with the primary nurse and provide education to patients and families.
• Maintain thorough and precise documentation of all care activities and patient status changes.

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 and physical stamina, including frequent heavy lifting, walking, and various physical movements such as stooping and twisting.

Working Conditions

Exposure to infectious diseases, radiation, anti-neoplastic agents, and occasional hostile situations. Frequent contact with blood and bodily fluids.

This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth within a regional healthcare system serving a broad community in the Midwest.