Student Nurse Intern - (ALL FACILITIES) Adult and Pediatric

• If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!
• We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others.
• For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
• Responsible for working one on one with assigned Registered Nurse to provide quality nursing care for an assigned number of patients while learning the role of the Registered Nurse.
• Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
• Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.
• A Brief Overview Responsible for assisting licensed nursing staff to provide quality nursing care for an assigned number of patients while learning the role of the Registered Nurse.
• Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
• What you will do Assists and/or provides patient with personal care, activities of daily living and other basic needs under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Observes and reports patient conditions/behaviors to the Registered Nurse.
• Education/Formal Training Requirements Required - Currently enrolled in a college program Nursing Work Experience Requirements Preferred - Licenses and Certifications Requirements Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to verbally communicate in an effective and positive manner with child/family, public, and all other health care workers. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Assists with patient and family education. Assists with patient discharge planning at time of patient’s admission and continuing through patient’s dismissal. Supervision Provided by this Position There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position. Physical Demands The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community. Within any role at Methodist Le Bonheur, you can play a rewarding and fulfilling part in helping us provide high-quality, innovative and compassionate care to the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Our goal is to improve every life we touch, including our Associates. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South, and we value the dedicated individuals who play such a crucial role in helping us fulfill our mission. With Methodist Le Bonheur, you’ll be recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career. Because we’re not at our best until you are at yours.