Student Intern Cardiac Tele 5A

Lutheran Hospital; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 33,062,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Hospital is seeking a Student Intern for the Cardiac Tele 5A unit. This PRN role requires you to be in the last year of nursing school and eligible for the program; you will work 1–12 hour shifts weekly alongside a Registered Nurse to learn charting, time management, and rapid assessment.

You will train as a Patient Care Technician (PCT), performing delegated tasks under RN supervision, assisting with daily living activities, maintaining safety, and communicating effectively with the

Qualifications

• In last year of nursing school; eligible for program.
• Must have completed Pharmacology and MS1.
• BCLS within 90 days of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care and maintaining a safe environment.
• Collects and records vital signs, intake/output, and other data for RN review.
• Supports patients with meals, bathing, grooming, and daily activities.
• Assists with patient positioning and mobility using aids as needed.
• Collects samples and assists with glucose monitoring as directed.
• Communicates patient information to the care team and adheres to PPE protocols.

Skills

Basic patient care

Effective communication

Multitasking in fast-paced care

Team collaboration

Confidentiality awareness

Education

Last-year nursing student

Job description

Job Summary

Lutheran Hospital Student Intern Cardiac Tele 5A
PRN: 1- 12 hr shift per week
Must be in last year of nursing school to be eligible

The Student Intern spends 1 - 12 hour shift per week, working side by side with a Registered Nurse until graduation, learning to chart, developing better time management, quick assessment skills and more. Must have completed your Pharmacology and MS 1, and be in your last year of nursing school to be eligible.

The Student Intern trains as a Patient Care Technician (PCT), which provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in alignment with the PCT's training and the department's needs. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the PCT supports patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and organized care environment, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.

Essential Functions

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
• Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
• Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Communicates patient information effectively to the care team, adapts to change, and maintains professionalism in all interactions.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
• May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred