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Orlando Health

28d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be a nursing student enrolled in a pre-licensure program, have completed fundamentals, and obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire. High school graduate or equivalent needed.
  • You will assist patients with hygiene, mobility, and nutrition, maintain a clean environment, monitor vital signs, document information, and support the healthcare team while ensuring patient safety and privacy.

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 main purpose of the Nurse Intern position at Baptist Health Walker Hospital?

The main purpose of the Nurse Intern position is to assist patients with their personal care needs, maintain a safe and organized environment, and support the nursing team in delivering exceptional patient care.

What are the educational requirements for applying to the Nurse Intern position?

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

Is prior nursing experience required for this role?

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

What certifications are needed upon hire?

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

What type of shifts are available for this position?

The Nurse Intern position offers varied shifts, allowing for flexibility in scheduling.

What are some key responsibilities of a Nurse Intern?

Key responsibilities include assisting patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, and nutritional needs, taking vital signs, documenting patient information, and maintaining a safe and organized nursing unit.

Are there any specific compliance requirements for Nurse Interns?

Yes, Nurse Interns must maintain compliance with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, procedures, and standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.

How important is patient privacy in this role?

Patient privacy is extremely important; Nurse Interns must assure patient rights and confidentiality at all times.

Will I be required to participate in training and meetings?

Yes, Nurse Interns are expected to attend hospital and unit staff meetings, in-services, and complete all mandatory training.

Are there opportunities for career advancement after this internship?

While this role is an internship, performing well may lead to future job opportunities within the organization. Networking and gaining experience can enhance career advancement prospects in nursing.

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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.