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

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Mount Sinai Health System

5d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
  • Brooklyn

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma or associate degree, BLS certification, completed first clinical year in nursing, a GPA of 3.5+, and positive nursing faculty recommendations.
  • You will monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, support clinical procedures, ensure patient safety, maintain cleanliness, and assist in patient education and transport.

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 required education for the Student Nurse Intern position?

The required education is a High School Diploma or Associate Degree, along with completion of the first clinical year in an accredited baccalaureate program in Nursing.

Is prior nursing experience necessary for this position?

No prior nursing experience is necessary, but completion of a medical-surgical rotation is required.

What qualifications are necessary to apply for the Student Nurse Intern role?

Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.5 or above and satisfactory nursing faculty recommendations, in addition to being a nursing student who has completed the first clinical year.

What certifications are required for this position?

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

What are the typical hours for this position?

This is a full-time position with day shifts.

Will the Student Nurse Intern have direct patient care responsibilities?

Yes, the Student Nurse Intern will perform various patient care tasks, such as monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and documenting clinical data under the supervision of registered nurses.

Are there opportunities for professional growth within this role?

Yes, the internship provides valuable experience that helps expand previously learned nursing theory and skills, with the potential for future career advancement within the Mount Sinai Health System.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary for the Student Nurse Intern position is $20 per hour.

Is this position part of a bargaining unit?

No, this position is a non-bargaining unit role in the ACU - Nursing Administration at Mount Sinai Brooklyn.

Does Mount Sinai Health System promote a culture of inclusion and diversity?

Yes, Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth for all employees.

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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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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.