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Nurse Intern Walker Pool Varied Shifts

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

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  • You must be a nursing student, completed fundamentals, have proof of enrollment, be a high school grad, and obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
  • You will assist patients with daily needs, ensure safety and cleanliness, document vital signs, communicate with the healthcare team, and support overall patient care and service.

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 are the educational requirements for the Nurse Intern position?

Candidates must be nursing students currently enrolled in a pre-licensure, professional nursing program at a college or university and must have successfully completed a fundamentals nursing course.

Is prior nursing experience required for this position?

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

What certification must be obtained upon hire?

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

What specific tasks will the Nurse Intern be responsible for?

The Nurse Intern will assist patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination, and nutritional needs, among other responsibilities.

Are there any requirements related to patient confidentiality?

Yes, the Nurse Intern is required to assure patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality at all times.

What types of shifts are available for this position?

The Nurse Intern position offers varied shifts.

What kind of environment must the Nurse Intern maintain?

The Nurse Intern must maintain a safe, clean, neat, and organized patient environment.

Will the Nurse Intern need to document patient information?

Yes, the Nurse Intern is responsible for obtaining data and accurately documenting pertinent patient information according to specific policies and guidelines.

Is attendance a requirement for the Nurse Intern role?

Yes, maintaining reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with hospital policies is required.

What does the Nurse Intern need to do regarding patient safety?

The Nurse Intern must maintain the safety and security of patients, families, themselves, and other members of the healthcare team.

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