Nurse Intern: Hands-On Patient Care Under RN Guidance

Community Health Systems; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Nurse Intern to support patient care under the direct supervision of an RN. This role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with the healthcare team, and delivering safe, compassionate care to enhance patient experience.

Responsibilities include basic patient care, effective communication with the care team, documentation, and maintaining a clean, compliant workspace while developing clinical skills and contributing to the healing process.

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 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 and shared spaces meet safety and compliance standards.
• Assists with basic equipment maintenance and proper storage of care equipment after discharge.
• Performs hourly rounding and provides purposeful patient interactions to foster therapeutic relationships.
• Documents all tasks and observations clearly and timely.
• Upholds excellent customer service relations with patients and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic patient care knowledge

Strong communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled in accredited Nursing program

Completion of fundamentals of clinicals

Tools

Glucometers

Bladder scanners

Scales

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Nurse Intern to support patient care under the direct supervision of an RN. This role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with the healthcare team, and delivering safe, compassionate care to enhance patient experience.

Responsibilities include basic patient care, effective communication with the care team, documentation, and maintaining a clean, compliant workspace while developing clinical skills and contributing to the healing process.