Aspiring RN Clinical Intern

Join a dynamic healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest as a Clinical Intern, working under the guidance of licensed nurses to provide compassionate patient care. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in various clinical duties, supporting patients through their daily activities and medical needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily hygiene including bathing, hair care, oral hygiene, and grooming.
• Provide skin care and take precautions to prevent skin breakdown.
• Support physical activities such as repositioning, ambulation, range of motion exercises, and transfers.
• Help meet nutritional needs by preparing patients for meals, assisting with feeding, and monitoring dietary restrictions.
• Collect specimens, perform vital signs, and document intake and output accurately.
• Perform technical nursing procedures under supervision, including oxygen therapy, catheter insertion/removal, intravenous therapy discontinuation, nasopharyngeal suctioning, dressing changes, wound care, and injections.
• Conduct patient assessments and collaborate closely with primary nurses.
• Educate patients and families in conjunction with nursing staff.
• Maintain thorough and precise documentation of all patient care activities.

Education

Currently enrolled in a nursing program or completed nursing education but not yet licensed.

Experience

This is an entry-level position; no prior experience is required.

Requirements

Strong mental focus and physical stamina are essential, including frequent walking, lifting, and bending. Ability to work in environments with exposure to infectious diseases and other health hazards.

This role offers a supportive environment to grow clinical skills and contribute meaningfully to patient care in a regional healthcare setting.