Student Nurse Intern

Summer Nurse Intern

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

The Summer Nurse Intern is an unlicensed nursing student enrolled currently in a nursing program. Under the direct supervision of an assigned RN preceptor, the student may perform clinical nursing skills and apply and document components of the nursing process appropriate for a student extern. Our Nurse Intern program assists select nursing students in gaining a greater level of self-confidence, communication, critical thinking skills, time-management skills and clinical competence.

This is achieved through reinforcing the fundamentals of nursing education, theoretical knowledge, awareness of the role of the professional nurse and the understanding of organizational structure and operations. As the Nurse Intern is not a registered nurse, they will not administer medications in any form, initiate blood transfusions or administer or monitor any blood products.

Performs patient treatments that are within the scope of unlicensed assistive personnel under the supervision of an RN. Obtains and records vital signs (not including blood administration vital signs) and collects specimens as directed by the RN. Provides ADLs, including but not limited to toileting, hygiene, monitoring intake and output, meal serving, setting up, and feeding patients, measured by patient and preceptor feedback.

Provides mobility activities including range of motion exercises, transferring, and ambulating of patients, as measured by direct preceptor and supervisory observation. Maintains a safe and orderly environment of patient care areas as evidenced by preceptor observation. Communicates patients' needs to appropriate personnel and seeks assistance when necessary to meet those needs. Answers patients' requests for assistance in a timely fashion, as noted by preceptor and patient feedback.

Reports patients' needs and relevant patient care data to the RN, as measured by preceptor. Acquires knowledge and skills under the direct supervision of an RN preceptor. Performs patient care and treatments. Applies the nursing process to patient care situations and documents care delivered appropriately. Follows Bassett Healthcare Network policies and procedures. Follows standards related to patient safety. Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.

• Nursing student enrolled in a college program, entering their second, third, or fourth year, required

• Previous experience in a health-related position or as a nursing assistant/patient care technician preferred

• Current BLS from American Heart Association or another approved program at start of job, required

• Communication
• Team Building
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Clinical Skills

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Typing/clerical/dexterity, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, stooping, tactical sense, talking, visual acuity and walking throughout the shift.
• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching

• Bodily fluid/blood borne exposure
• Radiation/radiant energy

• Occasional noise, vibration, wet and/or humid, odors.

• The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis

Bassett Healthcare Network's commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

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