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

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Mount Sinai Health System

2mo ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma or associate degree, BLS certification, completed the first clinical year in nursing with med-surg experience, a GPA of 3.5+, and positive faculty recommendations.
  • You will monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, provide patient transport, support RN tasks, document care, and maintain a safe, clean environment while ensuring patient safety.

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 are the requirements to apply for the Student Nurse Intern position?

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or Associate Degree, complete the first clinical year in an accredited baccalaureate nursing program with experience in a medical-surgical rotation, hold a BLS certification from the American Heart Association, maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or above, and provide satisfactory nursing faculty recommendations.

What types of patient care tasks will I perform as a Student Nurse Intern?

Interns will perform and record vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, document clinical data, assist in pre- and post-operative procedures, and provide care to patients, among other responsibilities.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The Student Nurse Intern position is a full-time role with day shifts.

What is the hourly pay rate for this internship position?

The hourly pay rate for the Student Nurse Intern position is $20.

Are there opportunities for professional growth within this role?

Yes, the internship allows students to expand their knowledge and skills through supervised patient care and offers an opportunity to be part of a renowned health system, which can enhance professional growth.

Do I need to have prior experience in a clinical setting?

While prior clinical experience is not mandatory, applicants should have completed the first clinical year of their baccalaureate nursing program, including a medical-surgical rotation.

Will I be required to work weekends or holidays?

The job description does not specify weekend or holiday requirements, but as a full-time role in a healthcare setting, weekends and holidays may be part of the schedule.

What type of work environment can I expect?

Interns will work in a collaborative healthcare environment at Mount Sinai Brooklyn, which emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Is there a focus on diversity and inclusion within the organization?

Yes, the Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected, promoting fairness and equal opportunities.

How can I apply for the Student Nurse Intern position?

Interested candidates can apply for the position through the Mount Sinai Health System’s career website or other designated application platforms.

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Mount Sinai Health System

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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.