Nurse Intern; Hours/Shifts Varies; Hours ppd Vary

Overview

The Nursing Intern must have the skill and knowledge to provide population specific care.  He/She must have the ability to assist with the collection of data for objective assessment, and to identify the needs and requirements of the patient and report to the charge nurse/team leader.  They will act within the scope of practice for Nursing Assistant.

The Nursing Intern works under the direct supervision of an assigned RN preceptor who reports directly to the charge nurse/team leader.

Responsibilities

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1.       

Ensure self-compliance with regulatory and government standards of care.

2.       

Demonstrate the knowledge and skill to perform direct personal care of the patient.

3.       

Hold self accountable and responsible for work performance and continuous improvement of patient care in his/her work area and throughout hospital

4.       

Organize care and prioritize it by communicating and collaborating with others for a multidisciplinary approach to provide a continuity of care.

5.       

Ensure the satisfactory completion of personal care for patient and family.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current enrollment in an RN program (ADN, BSN, or Paramedic to RN) with satisfactory completion of Fundamental’s Clinical

a.) Current BLS certification

a.)  Official transcript from current nursing program

• Successful completion of hospital orientation

            a.) Official transcript turned in from your current nursing program

            b.) Two letters of reference from two of your RN program Instructors; one letter                     MUST be from a Clinical Instructor

            c.) Resume

            d.) Cover letter including:

                        a.) Name

                        b.) Address

                        c.) Phone Number

                        d.) Email

                        e.) Top 3 choices of clinical areas

                        f.) Paragraph answering the question “Why would you be a great candidate for                       Bothwell Regional Health Center’s Internship Program?

            e.) Copy of High School diploma or equivalent

            f.) Copy of current BLS certification

            e.) Copy of Immunization records

            f.) Proof of personal malpractice insurance