CNA Student Intern

CNA Student Intern

The CNA Student intern will be assigned to a Nursing Technician and will assist a Nursing Technician with assigned tasks which may include a group of patients. The purpose of the internship is to allow students in a high school level Health Professionals program to practice basic Nursing techniques under the supervision and direction of a licensed professional. CNA Student Interns are unlicensed personnel and must practice under the supervision of a licensed Nursing Technician or Registered Nurse.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Copies memos reports records manuals and other general correspondence as assigned while maintaining confidentiality.
• Performs receptionist duties as needed.
• Maintains Inventory/Orders Supplies for department via computerized system.
• Practices Infection Control measures including hand washing; donning and removal of gloves gowns and masks; and double bagging.
• Assists in miscellaneous non-nursing care duties as needed including; prepares stretchers; takes specimens to the laboratory; assists with transporting patients to rooms; assists with transporting discharged patients; restocks patient rooms; and other duties as assigned
• Makes unoccupied beds and assists assigned patients with ADLs including ambulation.
• Practices safe transfer technique when moving a patient in bed and assists with moving patients to stretchers or wheelchairs.
• Takes vital signs including proficiency with oral temperature rectal temperature radial pulse respirations and blood pressure. Reports findings to supervising Nursing Technician or Registered Nurse for verification.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Completed at least the 10th grade of High School.
• Currently enrolled in the Academy of Health Professions program at the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center or equivalent program.

This position has a hiring range of USD $18.00 - USD $29.74 /Hr.