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Student Nurse Intern (TEMP) - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - Full-time days

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Mount Sinai Health System

1mo ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma/associate degree, BLS certification, completion of the first clinical year in a nursing program, GPA of 3.5+, and good faculty recommendations.
  • You will monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, support clinical procedures, document data, maintain patient safety, and ensure a clean environment while providing compassionate care.

Requirements

  • Education: High School Diploma / Associate Degree.
  • BLS from American Heart Association required.
  • Completion of the first clinical year in an accredited baccalaureate program in Nursing, with experience in a medical surgical rotation.
  • Grade point average of 3.5 or above.
  • Satisfactory nursing faculty recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Performs and records patient’s vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, pulse oximetry and pain rating.
  • Documents clinical data as assigned, in a computer or manual system.
  • Performs clinical procedures, such as specimen collection, venipuncture, EKG, application of sequential compression sleeves, post-mortem care, maintenance of skin integrity and capillary blood glucose monitoring.
  • Sets up for selected procedures and assists RN's accordingly.
  • Assists patient with activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing, and/or toileting.
  • Orients patients to Specialty Service/Unit environment. Assists patient with ambulation and all levels of mobilization.
  • Assists with dietary functions, including delivering and collecting patient trays at bedside, passing menus to patients and assisting them with menu completion, mixing nutritional supplements, reporting variation in eating patterns to RN/Dietitian.
  • Maintains accurate and timely systems for transmission of patient dietary orders and changes.
  • Assists in pre- and post-operative procedures, such as patient transport, completion of pre-op checklist and reception of patient from PACU/OR.
  • Utilizes measures to insure patient safety and promotes a restraint free environment.
  • Maintains use of restraints for patients under the direction of a RN and according to set policies and procedures.
  • Provides care to the deceased as well as the involved family/significant other.
  • Assists the professional registered nurse in the collaborative plan for patient education participating in patient/teaching activities.
  • Maintains a safe, clean and functional environment, including ensuring for the comfortable movement of the patient. Assists the patient in room maintenance, such as bed-stripping and trash removed, when necessary.
  • Performs one-to-one observation of patients on constant observation status, e.g., for safety, elopement, or suicide prevention.
  • Performs correct infection control techniques and maintains isolation status for patients under direction of a RN and according to set procedures.
  • Performs One-to-One/Constant Observation and Safety Observations of patients as ordered, e.g., for safety, elopement, or suicide prevention.
  • Transports patients to stretchers or wheelchairs, as required.
  • Operates the pneumatic tube system when required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Student Nurse Intern (TEMP) - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - Full-time days.

What are the educational requirements for this role?

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or an Associate Degree and must have completed the first clinical year in an accredited baccalaureate program in Nursing.

What certification is required for this position?

A BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Is prior nursing experience necessary for applying?

While prior nursing experience is not specifically required, candidates must have experience in a medical-surgical rotation as part of their nursing program.

What is the expected schedule for this position?

This is a full-time days position, though specific hours may vary.

What is the pay rate for this role?

The salary for this role is $20.00 per hour.

Are there any GPA requirements to apply?

Yes, applicants must have a grade point average of 3.5 or above.

Will I receive support while performing patient care tasks?

Yes, the role involves supervised patient care to assist in expanding previously learned theory and skills.

Can I apply if I am currently enrolled in a nursing program and have not completed the first clinical year?

No, candidates must have completed the first clinical year of a baccalaureate nursing program to be eligible for this position.

Does Mount Sinai promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, the Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment of unity and inclusion where everyone can contribute to excellence in patient care.

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Mount Sinai Health System

An integrated health care system providing exceptional medical care to our local and global communities.

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2013
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Mission & Purpose

The Mount Sinai Health System is an integrated health system committed to providing distinguished care, conducting transformative research, and advancing biomedical education. Structured around seven hospital campuses and a single medical school, the Health System has an extensive ambulatory network and a range of inpatient and outpatient services—from community-based facilities to tertiary and quaternary care. WHO WE ARE We are compassionate collaborators—38,000 strong—working to heal, teach, and advance medicine in New York City and throughout the world. WHAT WE BELIEVE We believe in challenging the status quo. Forging a new pathway in clinical excellence is only possible by putting the patient at the center of the experience. WHY WORK WITH US Here, innovation is valued and collaboration is integral. Mount Sinai is full of friendly, helpful people who share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. Yet we’re as diverse as the city we call home—culturally, ethnically, in outlook and lifestyle. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize healthcare together.