Nurse Intern (RN or LPN): PRN

About the role

A student nurse who is within their last 4 weeks of school or has graduated and awaiting boards in an RN education program including successful completion of one quarter/semester of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in delivery of patient care under the direction of a RN.
• Provides care for patients according to nursing standards, protocols, procedures, and evidence-based practices.
• Affirms the nursing process.
• Affords patient assessment.
• Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Implements patient care.
• Administers routine treatments.
• Communicates patient information.
• Documents information using the “OPIE” documentation process.
• Charges equipment and supplies.
• Care of the environment and equipment.
• Interpersonal skills:
• Communicates with other health team members, patients, and visitors.
• Utilizes good guest relations.
• Maintains adaptability.
• Participates as a unit team member.
• Reports problems.
• Demonstrates Service Excellence.

Requirements

• High school graduate;
• Currently enrolled in an approved RN program (A.D., diploma, BSN).
• Candidate must be committed to an RN position at Firelands Health.
• Ability to provide proof from educational institution of good standing in program and currently in final semester.
• Must complete nurse intern competency check list.
• Must be currently certified in CPR (and recertified bi-annually).
• Provides nursing care under direction of registered nurse.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Nursing standards, protocols, procedures, and evidence-based practices.
• Nursing process.
• Documentation using the “OPIE” process.
• Communication with health team members, patients, and visitors.
• Adaptability and teamwork.
• Service excellence.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• Comprehensive major medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

PRN | 12-24 hours/week