Job detail

Nurse Intern MICU

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation

#Customer Service #Documentation #CPR #Vital Signs #Patient Care #Clinical Skills #Registered Nurse Supervision #Glucometers #Team Collaboration

Quick overview

The Nurse Intern supports patient care under direct RN supervision by assisting with essential tasks like vital sign monitoring and hygiene, while fostering a therapeutic environment. Responsibilities also include effective communication with the care team, developing clinical skills, and maintaining organized, safe workspaces.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be currently enrolled in and have completed the fundamentals of clinicals in an accredited Nursing program, requiring 0-1 years of healthcare experience. A required certification is CPR from an approved provider, and a Fingerprint Clearance Card is required for Skilled Nursing roles.

professional certificateCommunicationCustomer ServiceTime ManagementDocumentationTeam CollaborationPatient CareEquipment MaintenanceWork Environment MaintenanceEvidence-Based PracticesHourly RoundingVital Sign MonitoringClinical Skills Development

Job description

Job Summary

The Nurse Intern supports patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), assisting with essential care tasks and fostering a therapeutic environment. This role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with the healthcare team, and providing safe, compassionate, and organized care to enhance the patient experience and contribute to the healing process.

Essential Functions
Provides basic patient care within scope of practice, including vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and patient comfort measures, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks.
Communicates effectively with the care team, including handoffs, reporting changes in patient conditions, and participating in bedside shift reports.
Develops clinical skills by asking questions, seeking feedback, and applying evidence-based practices under the guidance of an RN.
Maintains a clean and organized work environment, ensuring patient rooms, utility rooms, and shared workspaces meet safety and compliance standards.
Assists with basic equipment maintenance, such as glucometers, bladder scanners, and scales, and ensures timely removal, cleaning, and proper storage of patient care equipment after discharge.
Performs hourly rounding and provides purposeful patient interactions to foster therapeutic relationships and enhance the healing process.
Documents all tasks and observations clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner, adhering to facility policies and standards.
Upholds excellent customer service relations with patients, families, and internal/external departments.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program required and
Completion of fundamentals of clinicals in an accredited Nursing program required
0-1 years of experience in a healthcare setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic understanding of patient care procedures and medical terminology.