HVU PRN Nurse Intern
Longview Regional Medical Center provides exceptional care for our patients and is looking for caring and knowledgeable team members to join our team. As a Registered Nurse at Longview Regional Medical Center, you’ll play a vital role in providing quality care to our patients in a respected, valued, and purposeful work environment.
About the role
The Nurse Intern supports patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), assisting with essential care tasks and fostering a therapeutic environment. This role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with the healthcare team, and providing safe, compassionate, and organized care to enhance the patient experience and contribute to the healing process.
Responsibilities
- Provides basic patient care within scope of practice, including vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and patient comfort measures, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks.
- Communicates effectively with the care team, including handoffs, reporting changes in patient conditions, and participating in bedside shift reports.
- Develops clinical skills by asking questions, seeking feedback, and applying evidence-based practices under the guidance of an RN.
- Maintains a clean and organized work environment, ensuring patient rooms, utility rooms, and shared workspaces meet safety and compliance standards.
- Assists with basic equipment maintenance, such as glucometers, bladder scanners, and scales, and ensures timely removal, cleaning, and proper storage of patient care equipment after discharge.
- Performs hourly rounding and provides purposeful patient interactions to foster therapeutic relationships and enhance the healing process.
- Documents all tasks and observations clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner, adhering to facility policies and standards.
- Upholds excellent customer service relations with patients, families, and internal/external departments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program required.
- Completion of fundamentals of clinicals in an accredited Nursing program required.
- 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare setting required.
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required.
- For Skilled Nursing - Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by State Department of Public Safety required.
Skills
- Basic understanding of patient care procedures and medical terminology.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with care standards.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Numerous Employee Recognition Programs.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S for any employer.
About Us
Longview Regional Medical Center is a 224-bed community healthcare provider. We believe in the power of people to create great care. With 185 active physicians, we are quality-driven and nationally recognized for chest pain and stroke care, offering multi-specialty clinical expertise and dedicated to exceptional patient service.
About The Community
Founded in 1871, Longview is the seat of Gregg County and offers a blend of big-city living with a small-town feel. Located near Interstate 20, it provides easy access to major cities like Dallas (less than 2 hours away). Longview is a warm and welcoming community with everything you could want—come join us!