Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Fort Wayne, Indiana
The intern provides high-quality patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks and assisting with activities of daily living under RN supervision. Responsibilities include collecting patient data, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting nursing staff in a pediatric setting.
Lutheran Hospital Student Intern Pediatrics PRN: 1- 12 hr shift per week Must be in last year of nursing school to be eligible
The Student Intern spends 1 - 12 hour shift per week, working side by side with a Registered Nurse until graduation, learning to chart, developing better time management, quick assessment skills and more. Must have completed your Pharmacology and MS 1, and be in your last year of nursing school to be eligible.
The Student Intern trains as a Patient Care Technician (PCT), which provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in alignment with the PCT's training and the department's needs. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the PCT supports patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and organized care environment, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.
Essential Functions
Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
Communicates patient information effectively to the care team, adapts to change, and maintains professionalism in all interactions.
Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Participates in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred
Equal opportunity employer
Candidates must be in their final year of nursing school and have completed Pharmacology and MS 1. A BCLS certification is required within 90 days of hire, while CNA or CPCT certifications are preferred.
Market context
Indiana nursing roles often stay in demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can show dependable patient care skills and flexibility. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer phlebotomy training or science experience, so highlighting competency assessment results and any hands-on clinical exposure can help. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting before applying.
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