Intern I - 7th Floor Med Surg - Per Diem

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); Sur place; USD 20 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mohawk Valley Health System is seeking a Nurse Intern I to perform select procedures and support RN-directed patient care in a hospital setting. The role includes direct care tasks, vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, and assisting with exams and treatments.

Requires active enrollment in an accredited nursing program and completion of one nursing clinical semester. Shift details include variable hours, part-time engagement, and pay range.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and have completed at least one semester of clinicals.
• Provides direct patient care under supervision, including bathing and grooming as needed.
• Assists with measurements and monitoring; records intake/output and vital signs.

Responsabilités

• Carry out duties as directed by a floor RN to support patient healing and care delivery.
• Provide direct patient care such as bathing, oral and hair care, bed making, ambulation and positioning, toileting.
• Take and record patient measurements including intake/output and vital signs.
• Respond to patient call lights promptly and assist with examinations and procedures as needed.
• Independently perform and document tasks such as collecting specimens and assisting with transfers, oxygen setup, suction, telemetry, and wound care.
• Prepare patient rooms for admission, transfers and discharges; maintain unit cleanliness and stock items.
• Respond to emergencies and alert supervising RN of any abnormal findings or changes in patient condition.

Connaissances

Direct patient care

Vital signs collection

Patient safety awareness

Formation

Current enrollment in an accredited Nursing Program

Completion of one semester of clinicals

Outils

Telemetry setup

EKG

Suction equipment

Description du poste

Job Summary

The Nurse Intern I performs select procedures and treatments. Maintains patient care units in orderly condition and assists RN as requested.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Carries out specific duties as directed by a floor RN to support patient healing and care delivery.


• Provides direct patient care which may include bathing, oral and hair care, bed making, ambulation and positioning, toileting.


• Takes and records patient measurements such as intake and output, vital signs, weights.


• Answers patient call lights in a timely manner.


• Independently performs and documents tasks such as the following in a safe, appropriate, timely manner as directed:
  
  
  • Collects specimens (urine, stool, sputum), labels and sends to lab.
  
  
  • Lifts and transfers patients using proper body mechanics, patient transfer devices and techniques.
  
  
  • Sets up portable oxygen.
  
  
  • Sets up suction equipment.
  
  
  • Applies and sets up telemetry electrodes.
  
  
  • Assists with wound care and dressing changes.
  
  


• Prepares patient and assists provider with exam and treatment procedures.


• May perform EKGs, phlebotomy or set up traction after appropriate education and training.


• May sit with patients requiring 1:1 observation or assist with patient transport.


• Secures and transports medications to and from pharmacy safely.


• Provides and documents preventative skin care as directed and documents care provided.


• Prepares patient rooms for admission, transfers and discharges.


• Assists with maintaining the overall cleanliness of the unit. Replenishes stock items in unit areas.


• Responds appropriately in emergency situations. Alerts supervising RN of any abnormal findings or changes in patient conditions.


• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Current enrollment in an accredited Nursing Program


• Completion of one semester of clinicals.

PREFERRED:

• Prior experience in a clinical setting

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 98195
Department NURS MED/SURG 7TH
Shift Variable
Shift Hours Worked 12.50
FTE 0.15
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-12 HR
Employee Status A7 - Occasional
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $18 per hour