Nurse Intern

Open to Nursing students that have completed their 1st year of Nursing School

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of an RN, assists and supports the nursing staff by performing basic nursing care to patients. Assists and maintains a safe and clean environment. Maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality and respect patient rights.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

-Responsible to Charge Nurse.

-Provides direct and indirect patient care (nutrition, elimination, hygiene, mobility, safety).

-Assists with or performs basic nursing procedures (e.g. follow-up, IV’s, saline locks, sterile & unsterile drips, NG’s, wound care, trach care, vitals, glucometers, colostomy care).

Required:

•Must have completed two semesters of clinical rotations in an accredited program.

•Completes SNT orientation check-off with Preceptor, once completed can perform duties independently with preceptor co-signing.

•BLS certification at hire.

Preferred:  

•Previous experience as nurse aide