Nurse Intern: Hands-on Patient Care & Learning

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Intern to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The role focuses on hands-on learning, collaboration with the health care team, and delivering safe, compassionate care to enhance patient experience. Responsibilities include vital signs monitoring, basic patient care, accurate documentation, and active participation in rounds and handoffs.

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 with the care team, including handoffs and reporting changes in patient conditions.
• Develops clinical skills under the guidance of an RN.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment meeting safety standards.
• Assists with equipment maintenance and proper storage after discharge.
• Performs hourly rounding and fosters therapeutic patient interactions.
• Documents all tasks clearly and timely per policies.
• Upholds excellent customer service with patients and departments.

Skills

Communication

Clinical multitasking

Attention to detail

Patient care basics

Safety awareness

Education

Enrolled in Nursing program

Fundamentals of clinicals completed

Tools

Glucometers

Bladder scanners

Scales

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Intern to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The role focuses on hands-on learning, collaboration with the health care team, and delivering safe, compassionate care to enhance patient experience. Responsibilities include vital signs monitoring, basic patient care, accurate documentation, and active participation in rounds and handoffs.