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Student Nurse Intern

Jun 13, 2024

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Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Healthcare
Waco

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
High school diploma/GED required.
Must be accepted or enrolled into a Nursing program upon date of hire/transfer and begin classes within 90 days of date of hire/transfer required.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned nursing orders as directed by preceptor, including assisting patient with activities of daily living and taking vital signs.
Observe patient status and responses.
Document and report observations to preceptor or other appropriate staff.
Assist preceptor with development of care plan by reporting test results and patient observations.
Perform other tasks as assigned, including environmental services and preparing/transporting patients for diagnostic services.

FAQs

What kind of tasks will I be responsible for as a Student Nurse Intern?

As a Student Nurse Intern, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This may include assisting patients with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, dressing wounds, and administering medications.

How will I be supervised during my internship as a Student Nurse Intern?

You will be supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN) who will provide guidance, oversight, and mentorship throughout your internship. The RN will be available to answer any questions, offer support, and evaluate your performance.

Are there specific protocols and procedures I need to follow as a Student Nurse Intern?

Yes, as a Student Nurse Intern, you will be expected to follow established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. This includes following proper nursing practice standards, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Can I administer medications as a Student Nurse Intern?

As a Student Nurse Intern, you may be given the opportunity to administer medications under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. It is important to follow medication administration policies and protocols to ensure patient safety.

Will I have the opportunity to interact with patients and their families as a Student Nurse Intern?

Yes, as a Student Nurse Intern, you will have the opportunity to interact with patients and their families to provide support, education, and compassionate care. Building strong relationships with patients and their families is an important aspect of nursing practice.

Ascension

A faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care.

Science & Healthcare

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1999

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Ascension (www.ascension.org) is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes approximately 156,000 associates and 34,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 151 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 21 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including physician practice management, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, clinical care management, information services, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization.

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