Intern I - ICU - Per Diem

About the role

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

Req Id: 97934 | Department: INTENSIVE CARE UNIT | Shift: Variable | Hours Worked: 12.50 | FTE: 0.15 | Work Schedule: HRLY NON-UNION-12 HR | Employee Status: A7 - Occasional Union Non-Union

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

Education/Experience Requirements: REQUIRED: Current enrollment in an accredited Nursing Program; Completion of one semester of clinicals. PREFERRED: Prior experience in a clinical setting.

Pay

Pay Range: $18 per hour

Schedule

Work Schedule: HRLY NON-UNION-12 HR; Shift: Variable; Hours Worked: 12.50; FTE: 0.15