Student Intern Neuroscience Med Surg

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lutheran Health Network seeks a Student Intern in Neuroscience Med Surg at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. This PRN role supports RN staff with patient care, charting, and timely data collection during 1–12 hour shifts each week, aimed at students nearing graduation.

The position provides hands-on experience under RN supervision, focusing on safety, communication, infection control, and collaboration within the care team until graduation.

Qualifikationen

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred
• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required or preferred
• CPCT/CNA certifications are preferred or as applicable to role

Aufgaben

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Collects and records patient data including vital signs, reporting findings to RN/LPN/LVN.
• Supports patients with meals, activities of daily living, hygiene, and mobility.
• Maintains infection control practices and accurate documentation.

Ausbildung

Nursing program enrollment

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

Lutheran Hospital Student Intern Neuroscience Med Surg

Job Summary

Lutheran Hospital Student Intern Neuroscience Med Surg

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