Student Nurse Internship Summer 2027- Per Diem

Connecticut Children's Medical Center; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford, CT is seeking a nursing-support student to provide direct patient care on an inpatient unit under RN supervision. The role includes assisting with feeding, hygiene, vital signs, specimen collection and care coordination.

The candidate must be enrolled in a four-year nursing program (Sophomore–Senior) and hold current BLS/CPR certification, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a four-year baccalaureate nursing program as a rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant is required.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology; basic math and measurements; infection control policies and procedures.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work during school year, every third weekend; increased hours between semesters and in summer; English proficiency required; bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred; follow written and verbal instructions; learn and demonstrate competency in standard clinical procedures; maintain safety and infection control standards; data entry competency in electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as defined by the unit, excluding 1:1 observation; assist with feedings and personal care; obtain vitals and specimen samples; transport patients; assist with admissions and discharges.
• Accurately document patient information in electronic records and supply systems.
• Maintain unit supplies and equipment inventories; assist with routine clerical tasks; support environmental and infection control policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Baccalaureate nursing program

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Hartford, CT, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Application will open October 5th, 2026

Application will close November 27th, 2026

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse as part of an inpatient/hospital unit, performs a variety of routine direct patient care, environmental and administrative support activities to promote the health, safety and comfort of patients and families. All patient care and support activities are completed in accordance with CCMC and unit policies and procedures.

*This program will run from 5/24/2027 to 7/30/2027 with a requirement to fully attend.*

Responsibilities

DIRECT PATIENT CARE -

Provides direct patient care (as defined by unit) that addresses the population-specific needs of the patients on the unit with the exception of sitting for patients who require 1:1 observation. Activities may include any of the following: assist patient with feedings and personal care (e.g. hygiene, ambulating and activities of daily living, etc.); obtain vital signs, temperature, weight, height, head circumference or other patient data as required; obtain and test specimens (e.g. blood glucose, urine, etc.); transport patients; assist with patient admissions and discharges. Demonstrates an awareness of safety needs and a basic knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, risk management and environment of care policies in all interactions with patients/families. Responds with tact and discretion to the needs of patients and families, and reports needs beyond the PCA skill level to the RN.

DOCUMENTATION -

Accurately documents patient information on appropriate forms. Demonstrates basic data entry and data retrieval competency in electronic patient records and/or patient supply systems utilized on unit.

UNIT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES -

Maintains appropriate inventories of unit supplies in patient rooms/bedside stands, and in treatment, utility, medication and linen rooms. Cleans, maintains and inventories unit equipment. May perform quality control checks on equipment or supplies as directed by the RN. Utilizes all equipment appropriately and notifies appropriate person of equipment or facility breakdown or damage. Assist with miscellaneous errands, and transportation of medication (including controlled substances) blood, equipment and supplies, as directed by the RN. Assist with routine clerical tasks.

Demonstrates knowledge of the population-specific differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers.

Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC STANDARDS.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required

• Education Required: Currently enrolled in a four-year baccalaureate nursing program as a rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior.

License and/or Certification Required

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge of:

• Basic medical terminology preferred
• Basic math and measurements
• Basic understanding of organization’s environment of care and infection control policies and procedures

Skills:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to:

• Work during school year, every third weekend.Between semesters and during the summer, ability to work increased hours.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English demonstrating a command of basic grammar and spelling is required; ability to communicate Bilingually (Spanish/English) is preferred.
• Understand and follow specific written and verbal instructions and procedures.
• Learn and demonstrate competency in standard clinical procedures within specialty area, according to established protocols.
• Maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Learn and follow established protocols in order to initiate appropriate action in emergency/crisis situations
• Learn and demonstrate competency in basic data entry/data retrieval in electronic patient records and/or patient supply systems utilized on unit.

Connecticut Children’s is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, national orientation, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

Job Info

• Job Identification 5777
• Job Category Nursing Support
• Posting Date 10/05/2026, 04:00 PM
• Apply Before 11/27/2026, 10:00 PM
• Job Shift Varies
• Locations 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT, 06106, US (On-site)
• Scheduled Days and Hours Varying hours and coverage depending on unit needs