Nursing Student Intern CVIC at CHSPSC LLC

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Sign Monitoring, Hygiene Assistance, Communication, Clinical Skills Development, Evidence-Based Practices, Work Environment Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance, Hourly Rounding, Documentation, Customer Service, Compassionate Care, Team Collaboration, Safety Compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Nursing Student Intern (PRN) In Senior/Final Year of RN School CVIC - Cardiovascular ICU 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 workspaces 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. * 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

Responsibilities

The Nurse Intern supports patient care under direct Registered Nurse supervision by assisting with essential tasks like vital sign monitoring and hygiene, while fostering a therapeutic environment. Responsibilities also include effective communication with the care team, maintaining organized workspaces, and documenting all observations accurately.