Student Nurse Extern: PACU

Job Summary

The Nurse Intern supports patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), assisting with essential care tasks and fostering a therapeutic environment. This role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with the healthcare team, and providing safe, compassionate, and organized care to enhance the patient experience and contribute to the healing process.

Essential Functions

* Provides basic patient care within scope of practice, including vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and patient comfort measures, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks.

* Communicates effectively with the care team, including handoffs, reporting changes in patient conditions, and participating in bedside shift reports.

* Develops clinical skills by asking questions, seeking feedback, and applying evidence-based practices under the guidance of an RN.

* Maintains a clean and organized work environment, ensuring patient rooms, utility rooms, and shared work spaces meet safety and compliance standards.

* Assists with basic equipment maintenance, such as glucometers, bladder scanners, and scales, and ensures timely removal, cleaning, and proper storage of patient care equipment after discharge.

* Performs hourly rounding and provides purposeful patient interactions to foster therapeutic relationships and enhance the healing process.

* Documents all tasks and observations clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner, adhering to facility policies and standards.

* Upholds excellent customer service relations with patients, families, and internal/external departments.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

* Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

* Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

* Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program required and

* Completion of fundamentals of clinicals in an accredited Nursing program required

* 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare setting required

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Basic understanding of patient care procedures and medical terminology.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

* Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with care standards.

* Commitment to maintaining a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.

Licenses and Certifications

* CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required

* For Skilled Nursing - Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by State Department of Public Safety required