STUDENT NURSE INTERN

Job Description

Job Overview:

This position is available for selected student nurses from selected TriHealth Education Partners prior to beginning their senior year of their formal nursing education program. The position provides an opportunity to work alongside a selected charge nurse and partner with the RN to learn and develop a foundation as a future professional nurse. The student nurse intern may provide assistance and/or perform basic activities of daily living and specified treatments and procedures under the supervision of the nurse overseeing their internship. They may also perform clerical duties and non-direct patient care activities as assigned/directed by an RN. They are qualified to function as a Student Nurse PCA . The charge nurse partner may delegate oversight for the student to another RN. This position requires the interpersonal skills to communicate with respect and compassion to customers; communicate information through various telecommunication devices and assist in coordinating patient flow. They demonstrate an interest in learning and developing as a futuire professional RN. They may work additional shifts in the capacity of a Student Nurse PCA when not working directly with the charge nurse partner in the Student Nurse Intern role.


Job Requirements:

Currently enrolled in an approved program specific field of study in Nursing
If no longer in the nursing program you were selected from, cannot stay in this position
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
Reading and math ability appropriate to the position
Successful completion of Junior year of formal nursing education prior to starting the Student Nurse intern role


Job Responsibilities:

Other Job-Related Information:

Student Nurse Intern opportunities will be limited and the number of Student Nurse Interns and location of positions will be determined by Sr. Nursing Leadership. The Student Nurse Interns will be selected from key education partners and must have completed their Junior year of formal nursing education prior to beginning the Student Nurse Intern role. Upon completion of the Senior Year of their undergraduate nursing degree program the individual is no longer eligible to remain in the Student Nurse Intern role.


Working Conditions:

Climbing - Frequently
Concentrating - Consistently
Continous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently
Lifting 50+ Lbs - Frequently
Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Consistently
Pulling - Consistently
Pushing - Consistently
Reaching - Consistently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Frequently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Frequently
Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:


Serve: ALWAYS...
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS...
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS...
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS...
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS...
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community