ICU Nursing Student Intern: Hands-on Patient Care

CHS Career Site; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Nursing Student Intern in the Coronary ICU. The role emphasizes hands-on learning under the direct supervision of an RN to provide safe, compassionate care and support the healing process.

The intern will perform basic patient care, participate in rounds and handoffs, and develop clinical skills within a fast-paced critical care environment while maintaining safety and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program.
• Completion of fundamentals of clinicals in an accredited Nursing program.
• 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care within scope of practice, including vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and patient comfort measures.
• Communicates effectively with the care team, including handoffs, reporting changes in patient conditions, and participating in bedside shift reports.
• Develops clinical skills by asking questions, seeking feedback, and applying evidence-based practices under the guidance of an RN.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment, ensuring patient rooms, utility rooms, and shared workspaces meet safety and compliance standards.
• Assists with basic equipment maintenance, such as glucometers, bladder scanners, and scales, and ensures timely removal, cleaning, and proper storage of patient care equipment after discharge.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care basics

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Currently enrolled in RN program

Completion of fundamentals of clinicals

Tools

Glucometers

Bladder scanners

Scales

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Nursing Student Intern in the Coronary ICU. The role emphasizes hands-on learning under the direct supervision of an RN to provide safe, compassionate care and support the healing process.

The intern will perform basic patient care, participate in rounds and handoffs, and develop clinical skills within a fast-paced critical care environment while maintaining safety and policy compliance.