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Senior Nurse Intern Baptist Health Shelby

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Baptist Health

25d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
  • Alabaster

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in an ASN or BSN program nearing completion or a graduate without a current AL license, and you need a valid BLS/Healthcare provider certification.
  • You will assist with patient care, hygiene, mobility, and nutrition; perform treatments and advanced skills; maintain safety, document care, support admissions/discharges, and communicate effectively.

Requirements

  • • Enrolled in an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program and preparing to enter the final two semesters or quarter of the applicable nursing program OR completed nursing program and does not have current AL license.
  • • Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification.
  • • None.

Responsibilities

  • Performs general patient care including hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and continuous observation under the guidance, mentoring, and oversight of the Registered Nurse.
  • Provides routine treatments and interventions consistent with the educational level and skills learned in the academic environment and demonstrated competency through Orlando Health.
  • Performs advanced skills after achieving demonstrated competencies such as: nasogastric tube irrigation, suctioning, and removal; wound irrigation; complex dressing change; maintenance of enteral tube feeding (Dobhoff, Nasogastric, and Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy); and tracheostomy care.
  • Performs increased or continuous visual observation for Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients as assigned and utilizes the Safe Patient Room Environment Checklist during staff changes or transfer of care for Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients.
  • Assists patients with hygiene, mobility, and nutritional needs.
  • Maintains safety and security of patients, families, self, and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Ensures patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality.
  • Follows standard precautions. Adheres to Hand Hygiene and PPE procedures.
  • Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the registered nurse (RN) and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Participates in handoff report and conducts purposeful hourly rounding on patients.
  • Documents information according to Orlando Health specific policies and guidelines.
  • Transports and assists patients through the admission and discharge process. Also transports Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients to diagnostic testing and procedures.
  • Maintains a safe and clean environment.
  • Provides exceptional service and care to all patients, families, customers, and team members.
  • Transports and delivers items, equipment, blood products, and medications (excluding substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
  • May have limited access to areas storing medications.
  • Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls, and guest requests.
  • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
  • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
  • Completes all mandatory training.
  • Participates in nursing Performance Improvement (PI) activities as assigned.
  • Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency standards.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for the patient population on the assigned unit.
  • Possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status.
  • Interprets necessary information to identify each patient’s age-specific requirements.
  • Provides care as described in Orlando Health’s policies and procedures.
  • Consistently uses time and resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Senior Nurse Intern at Baptist Health Shelby?

The primary role of a Senior Nurse Intern is to perform general patient care including hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and continuous observation under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.

What kind of skills will I learn and perform as a Senior Nurse Intern?

As a Senior Nurse Intern, you will perform routine treatments and interventions that are consistent with your educational level and skills. You may also perform advanced skills like nasogastric tube irrigation, wound irrigation, complex dressing changes, and tracheostomy care after achieving demonstrated competencies.

Are there any specific patient care responsibilities I will have?

Yes, you will assist patients with hygiene, mobility, and nutritional needs, provide increased or continuous visual observation for certain patient populations, and maintain a safe and clean environment for all patients.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

You must be enrolled in an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program and preparing to enter the final two semesters or quarters of the applicable nursing program, or you should have completed a nursing program but not hold a current Alabama license.

Is there any experience required for this position?

No prior experience is required for the Senior Nurse Intern position.

What certifications do I need to maintain for this role?

You must maintain current BLS/Healthcare provider certification.

Will I have responsibilities related to patient transport?

Yes, you will be responsible for transporting patients through the admission and discharge process and may also transport patients to diagnostic testing and procedures.

How will I communicate patient information to other team members?

You will communicate appropriate information regarding the patient's condition to the Registered Nurse and other members of the healthcare team during handoff reports and purposeful rounding.

Is attendance important for this role?

Yes, maintaining reasonably regular and punctual attendance is expected and aligned with Orlando Health policies and standards.

Will training be provided for this position?

Yes, you will be required to complete all mandatory training as part of your role.

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