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 telemetry patients.

General Summary

Under supervision, the intern performs a variety of patient care duties tailored to individual age and developmental needs, assisting with daily living activities and clinical tasks.

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 wound management.
• Lead and support performance improvement initiatives and foster teamwork.
• Carry out technical nursing procedures within credentialing scope, including oxygen therapy management, catheter insertion/removal, IV discontinuation, nasopharyngeal suctioning, dressing changes, injections, and NG tube care.
• Conduct patient assessments and collaborate closely with primary nurses to educate 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, frequent heavy lifting, walking, and physical activities such as pushing, pulling, stooping, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Exposure to infectious diseases, radiation, and potentially hostile situations may occur. Minimal physical discomfort expected.