POSITION: Registered Nurse InternshipHOURS: 0.6 FTE (48 hours per pay period)GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:The Registered Nurse Intern participates in a learning experience designed to develop confidence and competence in clinical skills to facilitate a smooth transition into a licensed role after graduation. The internship program assists students in practicing hands-on skills, direct patient care, and interdisciplinary teamwork. The intern will be under direct supervision of a registered nurse and mentored by this licensed professional in his/her specialty to strengthen clinical skill sets.REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Student must be enrolled in an accredited RN program with at least two semesters of prior clinical experience.
- Student must be enrolled in an approved internship academic course.
- Student must have a current Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
SKILL(S):
- Knowledge of current principles and techniques of nursing practice
- Adheres to legal regulations and organizational policies when discussing patient health information
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, personnel, and physicians
- Utilizes AIDET when communicating with others (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You.)
- Follows direction in relations to the time and effort needed to achieve work objectives
- Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
- Performs age related patient assessments and nursing interventions
- Responsible for promoting a safe environment for patients, families, staff, residents, and visitors while working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary health care team to provide the best outcomes for patients
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Recognizes the legal limits of the nursing intern role
EXPERIENCE:At least two semesters of prior clinical experience. It is preferred that student is between their junior and senior years.CCM Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.