What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Workforce Extender Internship position at Northfield Hospital & Clinics?
Job Relationships
Department: Nursing Administration
Supervisor: Director of Inpatient Services
Supervises: None
Job Summary
The Clinical Workforce Extender Intern will split time between a variety of departments. The position will provide assistance with administrative tasks and projects, cleaning of equipment, stocking of supplies, project work and transportation of items between departments. This is a limited patient care position but may assist with patient transfer, vital signs, complete EKGs, 1:1 sitter for behavioral health / dementia patients and engage patients in conversations for comfort or play games as needed.
Compensation
We are committed to providing wage ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on experience, education and internal equity considerations. The hourly flat rate for this position is $16.00.
Key Accountabilities
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Stocking of supplies
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Stock IV carts.
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Make IV kits.
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Fold PPE gowns/linen.
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Check for outdated supplies and for low levels of supplies.
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Transporting
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Bring specimens to the lab.
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Bring items to other units as needed.
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Cleaning
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Pull empty bins from the storage room and place them in the large bin or pull Kanban card from bin and place in the bin hopper in the storage room depending on the department.
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Room turnover
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Clean wheelchairs
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Clean carts / Beds
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Bring dirty dishes to the kitchen.
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Nutritional Support
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Assist in providing water to patients.
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Make toast and bring nutritional items to patients.
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Nutritional support as requested.
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Patient Comfort
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Engage patients in conversations for comfort.
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Play games to patients.
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Read to patients.
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Bring the Concierge Cart services to our patients.
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Patient Care
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Assist with transfer of patients
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Vital Signs
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1:1 Sitter
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EKGs
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Bladder scanning
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Project work / Administrative tasks
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Projects and audits as assigned.
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Prepare admission information / packets.
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Assist with answering phone calls.
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Other administrative tasks projects as directed.
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Required Qualifications
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Current post-secondary student enrolled in a healthcare educational institution
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Or will have completed senior year of high school this school year and is enrolled in a healthcare educational institution
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Solid attention to detail, organizational skills, flexibility, and customer service.
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CPI training within the first month
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Safe Patient Handling within the first month
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1:1 Sitter competency in orientation
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EKG competency in orientation
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Vital Signs competency in orientation
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Bladder scanning competency in orientation
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Workplace Violence Initial training and then annually
Preferred Qualifications
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Skills in Microsoft programs include Word and Excel: Outlook and PowerPoint are preferred.
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Ability to take ownership of projects, follow instruction, and work independently or with minimal supervision.
Schedule
- 20hrs/2wks
- 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- One weekend day (Saturday or Sunday), every other weekend
Northfield Hospital Clinics is an independent organization with over 800 employees. We are known for our positive work environment and quality patient care. We provide a full spectrum of services with our Hospital in Northfield, MN and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon. Urgent Care locations in Northfield and Lakeville.
Salary : $16
