Patient Care Student Intern II - ED

101 Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeast Health is seeking a Patient Care Student Intern II to assist the Registered Nurse in patient care and comfort, using knowledge from an RN program to support clinical duties and department operations.

The role includes completing RN-skills, maintaining competency, and functioning under pressure on day shifts; per diem/0.2 FTE. Enrollment or completion of the RN curriculum is required or ongoing, with potential pay adjustments if NCLEX attempts are not successful.

Qualifications

• Completion of the first three semesters of the approved curriculum of an RN program.
• Current enrollment in the approved curriculum of an RN program.
• Once RN program is completed, if Patient Care Student Intern II cannot pass NCLEX on the first or second attempt, the Patient Care Student Intern II will be placed in a PCA position with a decrease in rate of pay.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Annual Competencies

Stress Management

Windows PC software

Education

First three RN semesters

Current RN enrollment

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Patient Care Student Intern II performs various patient care activities and related duties necessary to care for the personal needs and comfort of the patient as well as for the effective and efficient operation of the department; utilizes knowledge gained from participation in an associate or bachelor's degree nursing program to assist the Registered Nurse in the care of the patient.

Qualifications

• Completion of the first three semesters of the approved curriculum of an RN program
• Current enrollment in the approved curriculum of an RN program
• Once RN program is completed, if Patient Care Student Intern II cannot pass NCLEX on the first or second attempt, the Patient Care Student Intern II will be placed in a PCA position with a decrease in rate of pay

Language / Communication Skills

• Must be able to read and write clearly and legibly
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Ability to communicate effectively in an emergency situation

Skills

• Successful course completion in Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Annual completion of established competency requirements
• Ability to function under stressful situations
• Experience in operating personal computers, including operation of computer software in a Windows environment (preferred)

Shift Details

Day Shift. Various FTE 0.2 Type Per Diem.

Employer Information

Join one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America.

Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. The organization includes Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network.

Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves. Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Employer Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.