Nurse Intern - Cardiac Stepdown (Part Time) - 6028

mhnetwork; West Virginia; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Intern (RN) to assist in delivering patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

You must be enrolled in an approved nursing program or be a graduate receiving a temporary permit, with at least 20 hours per week scheduled. BLS is required and strong communication with patients and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Verbal ability to communicate with patients and understand instructions from nursing staff.
• Manual dexterity to assist patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Report to the job as scheduled or give proper notification of absence.
• Perform delegated tasks in a timely manner.
• Maintain a safe environment and promote patient safety.
• Document tasks performed on the patient record.

Skills

BLS

Education

Nursing enrollment / temporary permit

Job description

Will assist in the delivery of patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse

Details

• Reports to the job as scheduled or give proper notification of absence.
• Performs delegated tasks within job description in a timely manner.
• Follows all standard safety precautions and utilizes appropriate measures to promote and maintain patient safety.
• Maintains safe environment.
• Performs kitchen, transport, and supply duties as assigned.
• Observes and reports pertinent information to the nurse, documents on patient record.
• Documents tasks performed on the patient record.
• Annually completes required competency assessments; maintains necessary job knowledge and skills documented in Nursing Administration.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures to be followed in fire or disaster situations.
• Utilizes principles of growth and development and the aging process when providing nursing care to patients ranging in age from neonate to geriatrics.
• Demonstrates a caring attitude in relationship with others.
• Utilizes appropriate communication to establish a relationship with patient and family.
• Utilizes interpersonal techniques which facilitate a productive relationship while working with colleagues and personnel.
• Seeks assistance as needed.
• Accepts reassignment as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Follows the standards of conduct and policies and procedures of St. Mary’s Medical Center and applicable laws and regulations and reports violations through the appropriate chain of command.
• Demonstrates knowledge of operation to include but not limited to the required unit specific equipment/procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of on-going unit specific performance improvement activities.

Education Requirements

Documental proficiency of basic technical skills and current enrollment in an approved school of nursing or a graduate from an approved school of nursing in the process of receiving a temporary permit.

Work Requirement

Each Nurse Intern (RN) must work a minimum twenty hours a week. Individual exceptions may be made by the Clinical Manager related to school and clinical schedules.

Certifications/Skills

BLS required. Verbal ability required to communicate with patients and understand instructions received from nursing staff; manual dexterity required to use hands easily and skillfully while aiding patients.