Student - Intern Highschool

Description

Summary:

The Student HealthCare Intern is educational and trainingbased role. This position will participate in introductory education regarding the roles and responsibilities of entry level healthcare positions with the potential to specialize and train in a defined entry level position: Unit Secretary Patient Care Technician Transporter Registration Greeter Patient Safety Companion Dietary Aide and Environmental Services.

Responsibilities:

Essential Responsibilities

1. Attends all required training sessions. Arrives on time for class shift or shadowing.

2. Participates fully in the training and shadowing experiences as determined by program. Has a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

3. Engages in the training plan and carries out learned tasks as appropriate by position.

4. Delivers safe direct care to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a preceptor (per position) maintaining a safe environment for our coworkers patients and customers.

5. Trains and works within hospitals policies and procedures.

6. Maintains a safe comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards.

7. Assists to maintain support and implement Nuvance Health mission and goals.

8. Participates in good communication and are committed to listening attentively to our coworkers patients and families to fully understand and meet their needs.

9. Ensures a commitment to the protection of our coworkers and patients rights to personal and medical privacy. We treat the patient patient information and/or property with confidentiality and respect and strive to create a secure and trusting environment.

10. Recognizes values and respects the diversity of our coworkers patients and customers by honoring their perspectives choices and differences.

11. Performs other duties as required within scope of role.

Other Information:

Ability to read and write in English (as determined on an individual basis and necessitated by role)

License Registration or Certification Requirements:

No license or training requirements

Environmental Factors

Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Potential environmental exposures include but are not limited to:

Biohazardous Waste

Blood Borne Pathogens (Job may require performance or tasks that involve potential for exposure to blood body fluids or tissues)

Chemicals/Commercial Products

Experiencing challenging conditions where a professional attitude will be required

Exposure to Latex

Fumes or Airborne Particles

Interacting with a Diverse population

May be requested to work overtime or weekends for coverage

Noise Level Varies from Moderate to Very Loud

Patient Care/Handling Duties

Radiation

Repetitive Motion

Required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.

Risk of Electrical Shock

Shift Work

Vibration

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 381

Department: Nursing Education

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $16.50 $24.18 Hourly