Student Nurse Intern, Emergency Department

Job Summary

Under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse Preceptor, the Student Nurse / Extern / Cooperative renders care to patients and assists in performing various activities when caring for the personal needs and comforts of patients. Utilizes experience to enhance clinical and theoretical knowledge.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care of assigned patients under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assists with data collection to formulate a nursing history.
• Participates in therapeutic communication with patient and/or significant other.
• Includes all available, pertinent information in assessment.
• Communicates assessment information to responsible Registered Nurse to assist in developing a discharge plan.
• Answers patients’ call bells to determine their needs.
• Provides direct care using hygienic measures to assigned patients such as: taking vital signs, bathing, skin massage, mouth, hair, nail and eye care, bed making, positioning patients and maintaining neatness and safety of the environment.
• Collects specimens (urine, stool, sputum) according to established procedures.
• Uses proper body mechanics and body alignment in care of patients.
• Performs treatments as outlined in competency lists.
• Contributes to Interdisciplinary Patient Care Plan under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Assists in developing realistic short and long-term goals.
• Follows the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Plan as written by the Registered Nurse.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Carries out duties and responsibilities in a professional manner paying particular attention to “customer relations”.
• Strives to continuously enhance the quality of service and cost effectiveness of the department, giving particular attention to infection control and a safe work environment.
• Maintains strict confidentiality consistent with Hospital policy.
• Demonstrates Interest in expanding nursing skills through observing, assisting and participating.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited nursing program to prepare candidates for Registered Nurse licensure.
• Experience of one clinical rotation in an acute care setting.
• Externship requires availability of a minimum of 6 months prior to expected date of graduation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, giving particular attention to any unique physical and psychosocial needs.
• Verbal ability to communicate with patients and health-care team and to understand instructions received.
• Ability to detect, and report changes in patient’s condition.
• Knowledge of CPR, hospital nursing practices, infection control procedures, and medical terminology.
• Demonstrates behaviors that contribute to a positive working environment.
• Good communication skills.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

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