Student Nurse Intern - Variable Shifts

Position Status:

Part time Shift:

Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America) Hours per week:

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• Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

• A Brief Overview
• This experienced student team member is in their last semester of an accredited nursing program. Nurse Interns are team members typically work exclusively with their preceptors to bridge the gap from learner to perform as they end their practicum prior to begining their career as a Registered Nurse at Stormont Vail Health. They are a part of the care delivery team under the direction of and be assistive to, a Registered Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention, including the performance of non-sterile procedures. Responsible to provide a safe environment for their assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; to monitor the patient for changes in condition and to report those changes to the RN/LPN.

Education Qualifications

A current nursing student in good standing and would start in this role no more than 4 weeks prior to starting their last semester. Required

Experience Qualifications

Intent to continue nursing career after graduation at Stormont Vail Health and has accepted an offer for a RN position. Required

Experience in an office or clinic setting. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care. (Required proficiency)

Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. (Required proficiency)

Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)

Participates actively in educational activities for department. (Required proficiency)

Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

First Responder - RQI Required within 90 days.

What you will do

Knowledgeable of and follows correct techniques in the collection and labeling of specimens; assists in appropriate procedures under the guidance of a preceptor. Will spend the majority of time directly with the RN Preceptor observing direct patient care duties. Student Nurse Interns will perform expanded skills under the direct supervision of their nurse preceptor (see RN Student Nurse Intern – Learn While you Work Document).

Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.

Collaborative with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes. Assumes responsibility for patient safety by utilizing appropriate channels to communicate patient safety and patient care issues to appropriate bodies.

Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner.

Applies proper techniques with hand washing, care and cleaning of exam rooms and equipment and determination of when and how to use personal protective clothing/equipment. Maintains cleanliness of equipment, examination and patient rooms. Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department

Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’S), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and report any changes to assigned nurse. Obtains vital signs, medication list, allergies, and patient questionnaires, screenings and history information accurately. Applies appropriate technique while performing EKG, and vital signs. Performs other related nursing tasks and duties under the supervision of a preceptor at all times.

Delivers care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.

Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.

Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.

Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.

Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.

Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.

Demonstrates willingness to participate in process of evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model

Responsible for understanding and showing respect for patients’ rights including confidentiality of patient information.

Utilizes appropriate resources to provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.

Required for All Jobs

Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health

Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.

Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.

Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.

Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

On-Site; No Remote

Scope

No Supervisory Responsibility

No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour

Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour

Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour

Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours

Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours

Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour

Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour

Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs

Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs

Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Working Conditions

Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour

Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour

Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour

Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour

Infectious Diseases: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour

Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour

Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour

Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour

Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour

Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour

Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour

Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classificat