Job detail

RN Intern

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation

#Customer Service #Documentation #CPR #Vital Signs #Patient Care #Equipment Maintenance #Clinical Skills #Registered Nurse Supervision #Fingerprint Clearance Card

Quick overview

The Nurse Intern supports patient care under the direct supervision of an RN by assisting with essential tasks like monitoring vital signs, hygiene, and comfort measures. This role also involves effective communication with the care team, developing clinical skills, and maintaining a safe, organized work environment.

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 experience in a healthcare setting. Required certifications include CPR from an approved provider, and potentially a Fingerprint Clearance Card for Skilled Nursing roles.

associate degreeCommunicationCustomer ServiceDocumentationTeam CollaborationOrganizationCompliancePatient CareEquipment MaintenanceCompassionate CareWork 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.