About the role#
The Nurse Intern supports patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). This role focuses on hands-on learning, collaboration with the healthcare team, and providing safe, compassionate care to enhance the patient experience.
What you'll do#
- Provide basic patient care within your scope of practice, including vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and patient comfort measures.
- Communicate effectively with the care team, including handoffs, reporting changes in patient conditions, and participating in bedside shift reports.
- Develop clinical skills by asking questions, seeking feedback, and applying evidence-based practices.
- Perform hourly rounding and provide purposeful patient interactions.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment and assist with basic equipment maintenance.
- Document all tasks and observations clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
- Uphold excellent customer service relations with patients, families, and internal or external departments.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program.
- Completion of fundamentals of clinicals in an accredited Nursing program.
- 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare setting.
- Basic understanding of patient care procedures and medical terminology.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI).
- Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the State Department of Public Safety (for Skilled Nursing).
Location & details#
- Location: Gadsden, Alabama
- Modality: On-site
- Schedule: Night shift
- Employment type: Full-time, paid internship
Relevant fieldsNursing
