Intern I - 6th Floor Med Surg - Per Diem

About the role

The Nurse Intern I performs select procedures and treatments. Maintains patient care units in orderly condition and assists RN as requested.

Responsibilities

• Carries out specific duties as directed by a floor RN to support patient healing and care delivery.
• Provides direct patient care which may include bathing, oral and hair care, bed making, ambulation and positioning, toileting.
• Takes and records patient measurements such as intake and output, vital signs, weights.
• Answers patient call lights in a timely manner.
• Independently performs and documents tasks such as the following in a safe, appropriate, timely manner as directed:
• Collects specimens (urine, stool, sputum), labels and sends to lab.
• Lifts and transfers patients using proper body mechanics, patient transfer devices and techniques.
• Sets up portable oxygen.
• Sets up suction equipment.
• Applies and sets up telemetry electrodes.
• Assists with wound care and dressing changes.
• Prepares patient and assists provider with exam and treatment procedures.
• May perform EKGs, phlebotomy or set up traction after appropriate education and training.
• May sit with patients requiring 1:1 observation or assist with patient transport.
• Secures and transports medications to and from pharmacy safely.
• Provides and documents preventative skin care as directed and documents care provided.
• Prepares patient rooms for admission, transfers and discharges.
• Assists with maintaining the overall cleanliness of the unit.
• Replenishes stock items in unit areas.
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
• Alerts supervising RN of any abnormal findings or changes in patient conditions.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an accredited Nursing Program
• Completion of one semester of clinicals

Preferred: Prior experience in a clinical setting

Pay

$18 per hour

Schedule

Variable shift; 12.50 hours per shift, 0.15 FTE; Hourly non-union 12-hour schedule; Occasional (A7) status

Department: NURS MED/SURG 6TH