About the role#
The Nurse Intern supports patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with essential care tasks and help maintain a therapeutic environment. This role focuses on hands-on learning, collaboration with the care team, and providing safe, organized care to patients in the Emergency Department.
What you'll do#
- Provide basic patient care, including vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and comfort measures.
- Communicate with the care team during handoffs and participate in bedside shift reports.
- Report changes in patient conditions to the nursing staff.
- Develop clinical skills by applying evidence-based practices under the guidance of an RN.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment in patient rooms and shared workspaces.
- Assist with basic equipment maintenance, such as glucometers and scales.
- Ensure patient care equipment is cleaned, stored, and removed in a timely manner.
- Perform hourly rounding and purposeful interactions with patients.
- Document tasks and observations accurately and on time.
- Uphold customer service standards with patients and families.
- Maintain regular attendance and follow all facility policies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Nursing program.
- Completion of fundamentals of clinicals in an accredited Nursing program.
- Zero to one year of experience in a healthcare setting.
- CPR certification from the AHA, ARC, or ASHI.
Location & details#
- Location: Gadsden, Alabama.
- Employment type: Part time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Schedule: Rolling term.
About Community Health Systems
Community Health Systems operates as a public healthcare provider in the United States. The organization manages 60 affiliated hospitals and over 800 additional sites of care. These locations include urgent care centers, physician practices, and imaging facilities. The company maintains a presence in 32 markets across 12 states. Its headquarters are located in Franklin, Tennessee.
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