Nursing Intern

Compensation

Salary Range: $27-$28.00 per hour

The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate. Factors that may be used to determine where newly hired employees will be placed in the pay range include the employee specific skills and qualifications, relevant years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most often, a newly hired employee will be placed below the midpoint of the range.

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Pay for PRN positions is calculated differently than Full-Time, Regular Part-Time, and Part-Time positions. PRN Rates depend on the position and other factors, including years of experience, or shift commitment according to the department policy. PRN differential is added in certain positions.

Responsibilities

Department: Post Surgical

Position Overview:

The Nurse Intern I/II delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN), the Nurse Intern I/II assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the Nurse Intern’s skill/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The Nurse Intern I is currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing, has completed the first semester of a medical-surgical rotation in a two-year program or in the second year of a three-year program. As the Nurse Intern I progresses through the nursing program, they can perform higher-level procedures in accordance with their school’s skill checklist, and skill validation is achieved. The Nurse Intern II is currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing, has completed all coursework and is entering the final semester (ADN) or final year of a BSN program. As a Nurse Intern II progresses through the nursing program, they can perform higher-level procedures in accordance with their school’s skill checklist, and skill validation is achieved.

Qualifications

Required:

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited nursing school. The school must be accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Completed the first semester of a medical-surgical rotation (Fundamentals of Nursing), from a two-year ADN program or in the second year of a three-year BSN program (Nurse Intern I)
• A senior in good standing, from an ADN or BSN program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Nurse Intern II)
• Maintains a GPA of 3.0
• Letter of recommendation from nursing school faculty
• Signed and completed Student Nurse Skills Checklist from the school
• If moving from a Nurse Intern I, must also have a letter of endorsement from Department Manager or Director (Nurse Intern II)
• Demonstrates good verbal, written, and computer communication skills
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Overview

When it comes to quality, we're 5 Star!

Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on – and answer to – the communities we serve.

Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura has been awarded a prestigious five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)! This achievement represents thousands of people going the extra mile every day for our patients, and we are the ONLY hospital in Ventura County to earn this distinction!

Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits

To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That’s why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family’s health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.

• Competitive Pay
• Shift Differentials
• In-House Registry Rates
• Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Recognition programs
• Employee service recognition events
• Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
• National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations

Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.

“We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer”