PRN Nursing Student Intern Progressive Care Unit

Nursing Student Intern - PRN

In Senior/Final Year of RN School

IMCU: Intermediate Care Unit/Step Down/Progressive Care

• 14 Beds
• Post ICU Care Patients
• Post Stroke & Post Trauma Patients
• Titratable Drip Central Lines PICC Lines BIPAP Hi-Flow Oxygen

Job Summary

The Nurse Intern supports patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) assisting with essential care tasks and fostering a therapeutic environment. This role emphasizes hands-on learning collaboration with the healthcare team and providing safe compassionate and organized care to enhance the patient experience and contribute to the healing process.

Essential Functions

• Provides basic patient care within scope of practice including vital sign monitoring hygiene assistance and patient comfort measures ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Communicates effectively with the care team including handoffs reporting changes in patient conditions and participating in bedside shift reports.
• Develops clinical skills by asking questions seeking feedback and applying evidence-based practices under the guidance of an RN.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment ensuring patient rooms utility rooms and shared workspaces meet safety and compliance standards.
• Assists with basic equipment maintenance such as glucometers bladder scanners and scales and ensures timely removal cleaning and proper storage of patient care equipment after discharge.
• Performs hourly rounding and provides purposeful patient interactions to foster therapeutic relationships and enhance the healing process.
• Documents all tasks and observations clearly accurately and in a timely manner adhering to facility policies and standards.
• Upholds excellent customer service relations with patients families and internal/external departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program required and
• Completion of fundamentals of clinicals in an accredited Nursing program required
• 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare setting required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of patient care procedures and medical terminology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients families and healthcare team members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with care standards.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation issued by American Heart Association (AHA) American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
• For Skilled Nursing - Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by State Department of Public Safety required