About the role#
The Nurse Intern joins the patient care team at Norton Community Hospital. You will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to support the Emergency Department. This is a paid, on-site position for students currently enrolled in a nursing program.
What you'll do#
- Provide bedside care and support services to patients.
- Perform routine nursing procedures and document the care provided.
- Transport patients within the facility.
- Stock medical supplies and maintain equipment.
- Handle routine housekeeping duties as needed.
- Complete blood sugar assessments, EKGs, and unlicensed respiratory therapy tasks once you have documented competency.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an RN or LPN degree program with steady progress toward graduation.
- Ability to care for patients with different levels of illness under RN supervision.
- Skill in organizing multiple priorities and making independent decisions.
- Ability to document competency for specific technical tasks like EKGs and blood sugar checks.
Location & details#
- Location: Norton, Virginia.
- Employment type: Full-time, Per Diem.
- Compensation: $17.00 to $24.23 per hour, depending on experience.
- Schedule: Variable shifts with rotating weekends.
About Ballad Health
Ballad Health is an integrated healthcare system based in Johnson City, Tennessee. It operates 21 hospitals across 29 counties in Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Northwest North Carolina, and Southeast Kentucky. The system includes tertiary medical centers, a children's hospital, and various outpatient and long-term care facilities. It employs over 10,000 people to provide medical management and community health services.
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