About the role#
The Student Intern Oncology role at Lutheran Hospital is a part-time position for nursing students in their final year. You will work one 12-hour shift per week alongside a Registered Nurse. This internship focuses on developing your charting, time management, and assessment skills as you train to perform the duties of a Patient Care Technician.
What you'll do#
- Assist the nursing staff with delegated patient care services.
- Collect and record patient data like vital signs, intake and output, and calorie counts.
- Support patients with daily activities including meals, bathing, grooming, and oral care.
- Help with patient positioning, ambulation, and the use of mobility aids.
- Perform blood glucose monitoring and collect urine or stool samples.
- Maintain a clean, safe environment while following infection control protocols.
- Communicate patient information to the care team and report findings to the nurse on duty.
- Provide continuous visual observation of patients when required.
- Participate in performance improvement and safety initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in the final year of nursing school.
- Completion of Pharmacology and MS 1 coursework.
- Basic knowledge of patient care equipment and practices.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to patient confidentiality and safety protocols.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Current enrollment in a nursing program or up to 2 years of acute care experience is preferred.
- BCLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time (PRN).
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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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