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Student Nurse Intern

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship

Requirements

  • EDUCATION:
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and complete 1 year of clinicals or a recent graduate of an accredited school of nursing, not to exceed 90 calendar days post-graduation.
  • EXPERIENCE:
  • Education as stated above. All candidates must successfully complete the Competency Based Orientation.
  • LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
  • BLS Required.
  • SPECIAL SKILLS:
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patient, families, peers, and supervisor. Must display the ability to prioritize and adjust work plans based on the needs of the patient, the unit, and the care team. Must display the ability to accept direction and work as a member of a unified team. Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Ability to perform tasks of physical endurance and dexterity as required by placement. Consistent use of proper body mechanics.
  • COMPLEXITY:
  • In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic).

Responsibilities

  • 1. Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse, performs technical duties and selected treatments, procedures and activities that contribute to safe and efficient delivery of patient care.
  • 2. Obtains and records vital signs as delegated by the RN.
  • 3. Obtains point of care testing as delegated by the RN.
  • 4. Documents data collected and care provided in a timely manner.
  • 5. Measure and records intake and output accurately.
  • 6. Recognizes and reports to the nurse any observations, patient behaviors and other indicators that fall outside the normal parameters or directions given by the RN.
  • 7. Assists with patient activities of daily living, feeding, toileting and elimination.
  • 8. Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team offering suggestions on addressing patient/family needs, taking into account cultural and/or individual diversity and demonstrates sensitivity to these aspects of care delivery.
  • 9. Rounds with Purpose, demonstrating key behaviors.
  • 10. Performs patient care observer role as assigned.
  • 11. Actively participates in giving and receiving patient handoff report.
  • 12. Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize patient care in a timely manner.
  • 13. Reports inadequate supplies, faulty equipment, and environmental problems to appropriate person.
  • 14. Handles all patient valuables and clothing as per hospital/unit policy.
  • 15. Helps to keep all clinical areas neat and clean.
  • 16. Demonstrates patient/family centered care.
  • 17. Demonstrates HRO behaviors.
  • 18. Performs other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Student Nurse Intern?

The primary responsibility of a Student Nurse Intern is to perform specific duties that support patient care under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and the direction of the Clinical Nurse.

What qualifications are required to apply for the Student Nurse Intern position?

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and have completed one year of clinicals, or be a recent graduate of an accredited school of nursing, not to exceed 90 calendar days post-graduation.

Is BLS certification required for this position?

Yes, BLS certification is required for the Student Nurse Intern position.

What types of tasks will the Student Nurse Intern be performing?

The Student Nurse Intern will perform technical duties and selected treatments, obtain and record vital signs, assist with patient activities of daily living, document patient care data, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, among other responsibilities.

Does this job require physical endurance and the ability to lift heavy objects?

Yes, the position requires the ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and perform tasks that require physical endurance and dexterity.

Will the Student Nurse Intern have the opportunity to participate in patient handoff reports?

Yes, the Student Nurse Intern is expected to actively participate in giving and receiving patient handoff reports.

How does the position emphasize patient and family-centered care?

The Student Nurse Intern is expected to demonstrate patient/family-centered care by being sensitive to cultural and individual diversity and actively collaborating with team members to address patient and family needs.

What is the expected approach to teamwork in this position?

The Student Nurse Intern must display the ability to accept direction and work as a member of a unified team, prioritizing and adjusting work plans based on the needs of the patient, unit, and care team.

What are the values that guide actions in this role?

Integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion are the core values that guide actions in the Student Nurse Intern role.

Are there any specific duties related to maintaining the clinical environment?

Yes, the Student Nurse Intern helps keep all clinical areas neat and clean and is responsible for reporting inadequate supplies, faulty equipment, and environmental problems to the appropriate person.

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Employees
1996
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Mission & Purpose

Yale New Haven Health is making it easier for people to access the latest medical treatments, advanced research and innovations through our five outstanding hospitals – Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Westerly – and our affiliation with the prestigious Yale University and its highly-ranked Yale School of Medicine. Plus, our patients benefit from access to hundreds of dedicated primary care physicians and specialists in Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. We also have advanced clinical relationships with multiple hospitals and numerous outpatient locations throughout the state so you can get the care you need, when you need it. As one organization, we’re working together to make health care more patient-focused, more accessible and more cost-effective. Some call it personalized medicine. We call it good care. For more information, check out the YNHHS Web site: www.ynhhs.org