Nurse Intern - RN Students - Locations

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the hospital setting under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. As appropriate, communicate with the supervising Registered Nurse about changes in the patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Required - currently enrolled in an Associate, Baccalaureate or Diploma prelicensure nursing program of an approved nursing school or graduate of an undergraduate Associate, Baccalaureate or Diploma nursing program within twelve (12) months of their first unsuccessful attempt at the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) examination.

Required – Must have successfully completed at least one hospital-based clinical rotation or must be within twelve (12) months of their first unsuccessful attempt at the NCLEX-RN examination.

Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association to be obtained within 30 days from hire.

• The nurse intern may perform procedures and/or tasks for which they have been educated and cleared by and/or by graduation from an accredited or state board approved prelicensure nursing education program.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills.

• Completes accurate patient assessments and treatments, reports pertinent findings, and takes appropriate action.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered under the direct supervision of the registered nurse.
• Evaluate patient response to medications and treatments and document outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Evaluates patient care through systematic assessment of patient outcomes.
• Answers call lights and assist patients with personal hygiene and other activities of daily life (ADLs).
• The nurse intern will update the nursing care plan in the EMR per hospital protocol and as needed.
• Assists in admitting, discharging, and transferring patients alongside the assigned Registered nurse.
• Performs other duties within their scope of practice as listed on the Student Nurse Intern Skills List.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be…