Student Nurse Intern, Medical Surgical Unit

Job Summary

Under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse Preceptor, the Student Nurse / Extern / Cooperative renders care to patients and assists in performing various activities when caring for the personal needs and comforts of patients. Utilizes experience to enhance clinical and theoretical knowledge.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care of assigned patients under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assists with data collection to formulate a nursing history.
• Participates in therapeutic communication with patient and/or significant other.
• Includes all available, pertinent information in assessment.
• Communicates assessment information to responsible Registered Nurse to assist in developing a discharge plan.
• Answers patients’ call bells to determine their needs.
• Provides direct care using hygienic measures to assigned patients such as: taking vital signs, bathing, skin massage, mouth, hair, nail and eye care, bed making, positioning patients and maintaining neatness and safety of the environment.
• Collects specimens (urine, stool, sputum) according to established procedures.
• Uses proper body mechanics and body alignment in care of patients.
• Performs treatments as outlined in competency lists.
• Contributes to Interdisciplinary Patient Care Plan under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Assists in developing realistic short and long-term goals.
• Follows the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Plan as written by the Registered Nurse.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Carries out duties and responsibilities in a professional manner paying particular attention to “customer relations”.
• Strives to continuously enhance the quality of service and cost effectiveness of the department, giving particular attention to infection control and a safe work environment.
• Maintains strict confidentiality consistent with Hospital policy.
• Demonstrates Interest in expanding nursing skills through observing, assisting and participating.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited nursing program to prepare candidates for Registered Nurse licensure.
• Experience of one clinical rotation in an acute care setting.
• Externship requires availability of a minimum of 6 months prior to expected date of graduation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, giving particular attention to any unique physical and psychosocial needs.
• Verbal ability to communicate with patients and health-care team and to understand instructions received.
• Ability to detect, and report changes in patient’s condition.
• Knowledge of CPR, hospital nursing practices, infection control procedures, and medical terminology.
• Demonstrates behaviors that contribute to a positive working environment.
• Good communication skills.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement : External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement : Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement : Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.