Student Nurse Intern - Medical Surgical Unit

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert South, Inc. in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, invites applications for a Student Nurse Intern in the Medical Surgical Unit. Under RN supervision, you will provide safe patient care and perform documented internship skills.

You must be enrolled in a nursing program with clinical experience; BLS/CPR certification is required or obtainable within 90 days. This role emphasizes observation, communication, and competent ADL assistance for patient safety.

Qualifications

• Current BLS/CPR certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Enrolled in a nursing program with at least one clinical semester.
• Effective communication and English literacy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency with department/unit skills.
• Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living to promote comfort and safety.
• Responds promptly to call lights and communicates changes in patient condition to the RN.

Skills

ADL assistance

Communication skills

Patient observation

Education

High School plus specialized training

Job description

Student Nurse Intern - Medical Surgical Unit

Froedtert South, Inc. Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

Student Nurse Intern - Medical Surgical Unit

• POSITION PURPOSE
  • Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), provides safe, personal patient care. Performs procedures that are documented on individual Student Nurse Intern Skills List.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
  • High School plus specialized training (6 mons-2 yrs)
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • Entry Level
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
  • Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire. Must currently be enrolled in nursing program. If not currently enrolled in nursing program, this position may be used for those that have graduated from such a program and do not hold a temporary permit or have been unsuccessful on the nursing licensure exam and is retaking the exam. In this case, the SNI position will only be available up to six (6) months from the date of graduation from nursing program. Minimum of one semester of formal nursing education that includes at least one semester of clinical experience and/or C.N.A certification and currently enrolled in a clinical semester.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
  • The ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language. The physical, technical and cognitive ability, as well as the manual dexterity, to use patient care equipment.
• PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Demonstrates competency with specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the department/ unit skills list. Performs tasks for patients’ Activities of Daily Living (ADL) to promote patient comfort and safety. Promptly and courteously responds to any call light. Consistently conducts regular rounds and observes patient activity. Promptly and clearly observes and communicates to the RN changes in the patients’ condition and pertinent information regarding the needs of the patient and significant others.