Nurse Intern: Hands-On Patient Care & Learning

Community Health Systems; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Nurse Intern to support patient care under RN supervision, gaining hands-on experience in vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and patient comfort. You will work with the care team, document tasks, and participate in shift reports, with a focus on safety, compassion, and professional growth in a fast-paced clinical setting.

This internship requires enrollment in an accredited nursing program and completion of fundamentals of clinicals, offering

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Basic patient care

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Currently enrolled in accredited Nursing program

Completion of fundamentals of clinicals in accredited Nursing program

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Nurse Intern to support patient care under RN supervision, gaining hands-on experience in vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and patient comfort. You will work with the care team, document tasks, and participate in shift reports, with a focus on safety, compassion, and professional growth in a fast-paced clinical setting.

This internship requires enrollment in an accredited nursing program and completion of fundamentals of clinicals, offering