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Orlando Health

29d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You must be an enrolled nursing student who completed fundamentals, graduated high school, and have current BLS certification within 30 days. No breaks in enrollment over a year are allowed.
  • You will assist patients with daily needs, maintain a safe environment, monitor vital signs, document care, communicate concerns, participate in rounds, and support nursing tasks as directed.

Requirements

  • Nursing student currently enrolled in a nursing program at a college or university.
  • Successful completion of fundamentals nursing course.
  • Proof of continued enrollment in a pre-licensure, professional nursing program with no break in enrollment to exceed one year.
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
  • None

Responsibilities

  • Assists patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination and nutritional needs.
  • Provides routine treatments and maintains a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment.
  • Maintains safety and security of patients, families, self, and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Assures patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
  • Follows standard precautions, always washes hands between patients.
  • Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
  • Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rates, food and fluid intake and output as directed.
  • Obtains data and accurately documents pertinent patient information according to Baptist Health and Orlando Health specific policies and guidelines.
  • Recognizes and communicates appropriate information and safety concerns regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and or other members of the healthcare team.
  • Participates in handoff report and purposeful hourly rounding of patients.
  • Provides exceptional service and or care to all patients, families, customers and team members.
  • Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by Baptist Health and Orlando Health and unit specific competencies.
  • Maintains a clean, neat, safe and organized nursing unit.
  • Receives and processes incoming phone calls, patient call lights and guest requests.
  • Transports and delivers items, equipment, blood products, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
  • May have limited access to areas storing medications.
  • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
  • Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
  • Participates in nursing Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
  • Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
  • Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Attends hospital, unit staff meetings and in-services according to policy.
  • Completes all mandatory training.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care based on principles of growth and development over the life span.
  • Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.

FAQs

What is the minimum education requirement for the Nurse Intern position?

The minimum education requirement is a high school graduate or equivalent, along with being currently enrolled in a nursing program at a college or university.

Is prior nursing experience required for this position?

No, prior nursing experience is not required for the Nurse Intern position.

What certifications must be obtained upon hiring?

You must obtain BLS/Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Nurse Intern?

The primary responsibilities include assisting patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, and nutrition needs, maintaining a safe and organized environment, taking vital signs, and documenting patient information.

Will the Nurse Intern be exposed to patient care?

Yes, the Nurse Intern will assist in direct patient care activities such as hygiene, mobility, and taking vital signs.

Are Nurse Interns involved in patient admissions and discharges?

Yes, Nurse Interns assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.

What skills will be essential for the Nurse Intern role?

Essential skills include effective communication, competency in specific nursing tasks, time management, and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

How does the position support patient privacy and rights?

The Nurse Intern is responsible for assuring patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality in accordance with healthcare policies.

What is expected in terms of attendance for this role?

The Nurse Intern is expected to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with the organization's policies.

Is participation in nursing performance improvement activities required?

Yes, Nurse Interns are required to participate in nursing Performance Improvement activities as assigned.

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Orlando Health

A trusted leader inspiring hope through the advancement of health.

Science & Healthcare
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10,001+
Employees
1918
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with $7.6 billion of assets under management that serves the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the system was founded more than 100 years ago.