Patient Care Student Intern II - ED

101 Southeast Health; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeast Health is seeking a Patient Care Student Intern II to perform various patient care activities and support the nursing team. The role leverages classroom knowledge to assist the Registered Nurse in patient care and comfort, while contributing to efficient department operations.

Ideal candidates are enrolled RN students who have completed the first three semesters and are prepared to handle high-stress situations, with basic computer skills and BLS certification expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of the first three semesters of the approved RN curriculum.
• Current enrollment in the approved RN curriculum.
• If RN program is not completed, PCA path with reduced pay may apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse in patient care and comfort.
• Support department operations and patient needs using RN guidance.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient care

Stress management

Computer literacy

Education

RN program coursework in progress

First three semesters completed in RN curriculum

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

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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 Day Shift Details: Various FTE 0.2, Type Per Diem

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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.