Nurse Intern, Med-Surg: Hands-On Patient Care (Part-Time)

CHS Career Site; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

CHS Career Site in Palmer, AK seeks a Nurse Intern to support patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with essential care tasks, rounding, documentation, and equipment handling, while developing clinical skills in a fast-paced setting.

This part-time role emphasizes hands-on learning, teamwork, and delivering compassionate, safe care to enhance the patient experience and contribute to healing.

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 and hygiene assistance.
• Communicates with the care team and participates in bedside handoffs and shift reports.
• Develops clinical skills under RN supervision and applies evidence-based practices.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized patient rooms and work areas.
• Assists with basic equipment maintenance and safe storage after use.
• Performs hourly rounding and supports therapeutic patient interactions.
• Documents tasks clearly and promptly per facility policies.
• Maintains professional customer service with patients and families.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Enrolled in nursing program

Fundamentals of clinicals completed

Tools

Glucometer

Bladder scanner

Scale equipment

Job description

CHS Career Site in Palmer, AK seeks a Nurse Intern to support patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with essential care tasks, rounding, documentation, and equipment handling, while developing clinical skills in a fast-paced setting.

This part-time role emphasizes hands-on learning, teamwork, and delivering compassionate, safe care to enhance the patient experience and contribute to healing.