About the role#
The Nursing Student Intern role supports patient care in the Coronary ICU. You will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide safe and organized care. This position focuses on hands-on learning and collaboration within the healthcare team to assist with essential tasks and improve the patient experience.
What you'll do#
- Provide basic patient care including vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and comfort measures.
- Communicate with the care team during handoffs, report changes in patient conditions, and participate in bedside shift reports.
- Develop clinical skills by asking questions, seeking feedback, and applying evidence-based practices under RN guidance.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment in patient rooms and shared workspaces.
- Assist with basic equipment maintenance for items like glucometers, bladder scanners, and scales.
- Remove, clean, and store patient care equipment after discharge.
- Perform hourly rounding and purposeful patient interactions.
- Document tasks and observations clearly and accurately.
- Uphold customer service standards with patients, families, and staff.
- Follow all facility policies and perform other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Nursing program, specifically in your senior or final year.
- Completion of fundamentals of clinicals in an accredited Nursing program.
- Up to one year of experience in a healthcare setting.
- Basic understanding of patient care procedures and medical terminology.
- Strong communication skills to interact with patients, families, and the care team.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Attention to detail for accurate documentation and compliance with standards.
- Commitment to a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
- CPR certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute.
- A Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the State Department of Public Safety if working in Skilled Nursing.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time.
- Term: Rolling.
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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