Nurse Intern

About the role

MountainView Regional Medical Center is a 168-bed Joint Commission accredited acute care facility serving Las Cruces and southern New Mexico. Located in a thriving arts scene, with a focus on downtown and adjacent national monuments, Las Cruces offers a welcoming community and is often recognized nationally as a top place to live and retire.

Responsibilities

• Supports patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Assists with essential care tasks and fosters a therapeutic environment
• Provides basic patient care within scope of practice, including vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and patient comfort measures
• 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
• Aids in 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

Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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