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Senior Nurse Intern Walker Pool Varied Shifts

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
  • Jasper

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in ASN or BSN final semesters or have completed a nursing program without a current FL license, plus proof of continuous enrollment and completed Senior Nurse Intern competencies.
  • You will assist patients with hygiene, mobility, and nutrition, perform routine treatments, maintain a safe environment, document care, communicate concerns, and support nursing activities.

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 FL license.
  • Completed Senior Nurse Intern competencies.
  • Pre-graduation: Proof of continued enrollment in a pre-licensure, professional nursing program with no break in enrollment exceeding one (1) year.

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 qualifications required for the Senior Nurse Intern position?

Candidates 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 of the applicable nursing program, or have completed a nursing program without a current FL license. Additionally, candidates should have completed Senior Nurse Intern competencies.

What responsibilities will I have as a Senior Nurse Intern?

As a Senior Nurse Intern, you will assist patients with hygiene, mobility, hydration, elimination and nutritional needs, maintain a safe and clean patient environment, take and record vital signs, document patient information, communicate safety concerns, and participate in hourly rounding, among other duties.

Are there specific training requirements for this position?

Yes, candidates must complete all mandatory training and demonstrate competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by Baptist Health and Orlando Health.

Is prior nursing experience required for this role?

No prior nursing experience is required, but candidates must be actively enrolled in or have completed a nursing program.

What shifts will the Senior Nurse Intern work?

The position offers varied shifts to accommodate the needs of the hospital and its patients.

Will I be required to assist with patient admissions and discharges?

Yes, assisting with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients is one of the responsibilities of the Senior Nurse Intern.

Is patient confidentiality a part of this role?

Yes, maintaining patient privacy, rights, and confidentiality is a critical responsibility of the Senior Nurse Intern.

What types of documents will I need to provide during the application process?

You will need to provide proof of continued enrollment in a pre-licensure professional nursing program and other relevant certifications, as required by the position.

How often will I participate in meetings or training?

You are expected to attend hospital and unit staff meetings and in-services according to policy.

What is the policy regarding attendance for the Senior Nurse Intern?

Candidates must maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, as well as federal, state, and local standards.

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