Nurse Intern: Hands-On Patient Care & Learning

Gadsden Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Intern to support patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. This hands-on role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and delivering safe, compassionate care to enhance the patient experience.

You are currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program and have completed fundamentals of clinicals. The position requires 0–1 year of healthcare exposure and strong communication, with a focus on documentation and safety.

Qualifications

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

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 and ensures proper storage of patient care equipment after discharge.
• Performs hourly rounding and provides purposeful patient interactions to foster therapeutic relationships and enhance the healing process.
• Documents all tasks and observations clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner, adhering to facility policies and standards.
• Upholds excellent customer service relations with patients, families, and internal/external departments.

Skills

Vital signs

Communication

Documentation

Safety & compliance

Education

Nursing program enrollment

Fundamentals of clinicals completed

Job description

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Intern to support patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. This hands-on role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and delivering safe, compassionate care to enhance the patient experience.

You are currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program and have completed fundamentals of clinicals. The position requires 0–1 year of healthcare exposure and strong communication, with a focus on documentation and safety.