What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Intern - Behavioral Health Unit position at McLaren Lapeer Region?
Position Summary
Under the supervision of an RN, assists and supports the nursing staff by performing basic nursing care to patients. Assists and maintains a safe and clean environment. Maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and respect patient rights.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
- Responsible to Charge Nurse
- Provides direct and indirect patient care (nutrition, elimination, hygiene, mobility, safety).
- Assists with or performs basic nursing procedures (e.g. follow-up, IV’s, saline locks, sterile & unsterile dressings, NG’s, wound care, trach care, vitals, glucometers, colostomy care).
- Maintains appropriate equipment and supplies for the patient.
- Reports and records observations in the electronic record.
Qualifications : Required :
