Nurse Intern Med–Surg: Hands-On Patient Care & Learning

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The position involves vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and effective communication with the care team. It offers opportunities to develop clinical skills in a fast-paced hospital setting in Palmer, Alaska.

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.
• 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

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program

Completion of fundamentals of clinicals in an accredited Nursing program

Tools

Glucometers

Bladder scanners

Scales

Job description

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

The position involves vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and effective communication with the care team. It offers opportunities to develop clinical skills in a fast-paced hospital setting in Palmer, Alaska.