Environmental Services Professional/ Floor Care Technician

TITLE: Nurse Intern

DEPARTMENT: Med Surg

POSITION STATUS/HOURS: Part-time position, every third weekend starting January 2027 – December 2027. During the summer months of June 2027-August 2027 the position will be full-time, 36 hours/week. Continued part-time position of every third weekend starting mid-August 2027 through December 2027.

Intern may choose day or night weekend shifts during the school year; shifts will be rotating days/nights during the summer months.

Shifts are 5:45a.m.-6:15p.m. or 5:45p.m.-6:15a.m.

Non-benefit eligible position.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nurse Intern (NI) will provide direct patient care, gain hands on experience, and enhance assessment skills. Direct supervision is defined as immediately available to continually coordinate, direct, and inspect the practice of the NI.

If offered a RN position to remain employed post-graduation, the NI can continue in this role for up to 6 months from the date of graduation unless they are unsuccessful in passing the licensure exam two times. After successfully passing the licensure exam, the NI would be transitioned to the Registered Nurse role.

DUTIES INCLUDE (NOT EXHAUSTIVE LIST)

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse

*Communicates patient information to physician, nurse, or other health care professionals

*Explains nursing techniques and procedures

*Prioritizes patient care responsibilities

*Completes annual equipment competencies as scheduled

*Gives rationale for clinical decisions; engages in critical thinking

*Demonstrates ability to adapt/respond to unexpected or emergency situations

*Develops/implements patient teaching

*Documentation of patient care on electronic medical record

*Inpatient, Observation, Swingbed, Monitor Bed, Outpatient, SDS patient care

*Participates in bedside patient report

*Completes or assists CNA with ADLs

*Barcode medication administration

*IV