Join a dedicated healthcare team in the Midwest region as a Student Nurse Intern, where you will gain hands-on experience under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This entry-level role offers the opportunity to develop essential nursing skills while providing compassionate care to patients of varying ages and developmental stages.

General Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily hygiene including bathing, hair care, oral hygiene, and grooming.
• Provide skin care and take precautions to prevent 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 monitoring dietary restrictions.
• Collect specimens, perform vital signs, and document intake and output accurately.
• Perform technical nursing procedures within credentialed scope, including oxygen therapy, 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.
• Educate patients and families in coordination with nursing staff.
• Maintain thorough and precise documentation of all patient care activities.

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 for this role.

Mental and Physical Requirements

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

Working Conditions

Exposure to infectious diseases, radiation, and potentially hostile situations may occur. Frequent contact with blood and bodily fluids is expected, with minimal physical discomfort overall.

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