About the role#
This is an 8-week paid work experience where you work alongside a registered nurse preceptor. The program runs during the summer of 2027 and offers full-time hours.
What you'll do#
You will work under the direction of a registered nurse to provide care for assigned patients. Your daily tasks include:
- Assisting with serving meals and feeding patients.
- Providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
- Helping patients with personal hygiene.
- Assisting with ambulating, turning, and positioning patients.
- Transporting patients and answering call lights.
- Reporting observations to the nurse and documenting care.
- Protecting patient information and following organizational policies.
What you'll need#
- You must be a nursing student entering your senior year of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program or the third semester of a diploma or associate degree program.
- You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- You must be able to identify age-specific needs for each patient.
- Application materials: a resume, two letters of recommendation, and copies of your transcripts.
Location & details#
- Location: Indiana, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Summer 2027 (begins June 7, 2027).
- Work modality: On-site.
About Indiana Regional Medical Center
Indiana Regional Medical Center is a nonprofit community hospital located in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1914, the facility operates 194 beds to serve Indiana County and the surrounding region. The organization employs 668 people and focuses on providing local medical care. It regularly invests in its facilities and technology to support its patient base.
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