NURSE INTERN I

Overview

The Nurse Intern I will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse mentor while carrying out designated skills they have learned in Nursing educational programs and/or orientation and have demonstrated competence to their unit manager or RN mentor. This position is designed to provide a student nurse an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills for their future role of Registered Nurse including basic patient care experience, purposeful rounding, and high quality patient safety measures. The Nurse Intern I will assist the patient to progress seamlessly and effectively throughout out their hospital stay. This position will be responsible for working with all patient populations, including those in isolation precautions, to offer a real-life, diverse experiences. The Nurse Intern I will demonstrate excellent customer service performance in that their attitude and actions are consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Responsibilities

Communicates with patients and families in a professional, therapeutic and courteous manner.

Has clinical and social contact with patients, including all age groups, and can appropriately assess, care for and treat them according to the guidelines as defined by Covenant HealthCare.

Provides care to all patient populations with a variety of diagnoses and care needs.

Provides basic nursing care alongside the NCA team under the direction of the RN mentor.

Documents all patient care observations and interventions in the electronic record accurately, clearly, in a timely manner following all established policies.

Prioritizes and organizes delegated patient care assignments.

Performs technical nursing skills as outlined in standards and procedures manual and as described by unit-specific competencies.

Engages in reinforcement of patient and family teaching as delegated by the RN mentor.

Identifies and communicates any changes in the patients condition to the RN mentor.

Participates in patient care and unit activities to achieve compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient rights, as identified within the organization.

Functions with an awareness and application of safety as identified within the organization.

Encouraged to be proactive in seeking learning experiences.

Demonstrates ability to give care cooperatively with other patient care team members.

Handles equipment appropriately and returns equipment to proper place after its use.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Fourteen months from graduation from an NLN accredited school of nursing and have completed at least one semester of fundamentals or Med Surg, which includes basic patient care nursing interventions.

BLS certification required or obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Computer competence, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Knowledge of computer software programs and up to date technology.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Must be able to work well with the public and able to be tactful in often hectic and stressful situations.

Ability to prioritize simultaneous situations and multitask with the ability to prioritize tasks.

Sound judgement in handling confidential or sensitive issues and material.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Constant standing and walking.

Frequent sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, near vision, midrange vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision, and field of vision.

Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.

Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and squatting.

Occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.