Nursing Intern: Hands-On Patient Care & Learning

Gadsden Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gadsden 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 healthcare team, and providing safe, compassionate, and organized care to enhance the patient experience and contribute to the healing process.

The Nurse Intern will perform basic care tasks, communicate with the care team, and develop clinical skills in a fast-paced hospital setting, ensuring

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of patient care procedures and medical terminology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with care standards.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.

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.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Nursing program enrollment

Fundamentals of clinicals completed

Job description

Gadsden 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 healthcare team, and providing safe, compassionate, and organized care to enhance the patient experience and contribute to the healing process.

The Nurse Intern will perform basic care tasks, communicate with the care team, and develop clinical skills in a fast-paced hospital setting, ensuring