Nurse Intern in Coronary ICU (CIC) – Hands-on Training

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Nurse Intern to support patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Coronary ICU (24 beds). This role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with the healthcare team, and providing safe, compassionate care to enhance the patient experience and contribute to the healing process.

The Nursing Student Intern position requires current enrollment in an accredited nursing program and completion of fundamentals

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care within scope of practice, including vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and patient comfort measures, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• 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.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education

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

Job description

Lutheran Health Network in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Nurse Intern to support patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Coronary ICU (24 beds). This role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with the healthcare team, and providing safe, compassionate care to enhance the patient experience and contribute to the healing process.

The Nursing Student Intern position requires current enrollment in an accredited nursing program and completion of fundamentals