What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Nurse Intern - Float position at Prime Healthcare Services?
Overview
At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Responsibilities
A Student Nurse Intern will work under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) providing care to a diverse population of patients. Responsibilities include assisting both the RN and the nursing assistant (NA) with activities of daily living, basic nursing care to non-critical patients, and assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for both patients and staff. Additionally, the student intern assists with the collection of baseline and on-going assessment data as well as, monitoring for patient responses to interventions. The Student Nurse Intern will provide patients with educational instructions and provide treatment under the supervision of the RN. The program is 6-weeks in length. One day per week, the Student Nurse Intern will attend an education session (4 hour) on a specific topic related to nursing care. Student Nurse Interns will be assigned to various patient care units and can spend time in specialty areas such as the Peri-Operative Services, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Maternal Child Health Services, and Emergency Services. The Student Nurse Intern will be able to choose up to four specialty areas.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and within 2 years of successfully completing the program. 2. Current BLS (ARC or AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
