About the role#
The Nurse Intern I role supports the medical-surgical team on the 6th floor. You will work under the direction of a floor RN to assist with patient care and unit operations. This is a per diem position involving variable shifts.
What you'll do#
- Provide direct patient care, including bathing, oral and hair care, toileting, and positioning.
- Take and record vital signs, weights, and intake and output measurements.
- Assist patients with ambulation and answer call lights.
- Collect and label specimens for lab transport.
- Set up equipment such as portable oxygen, suction, and telemetry electrodes.
- Assist with wound care, dressing changes, and exam procedures.
- Prepare patient rooms for arrivals, transfers, and discharges.
- Maintain unit cleanliness and replenish stock supplies.
- Perform EKGs or phlebotomy tasks after receiving training.
- Monitor patients requiring 1:1 observation and assist with transport.
- Secure and transport medications to and from the pharmacy.
- Respond to emergency situations and report changes in patient conditions to the supervising RN.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Nursing Program.
- Completion of at least one semester of clinicals.
- Prior clinical experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Utica, New York.
- Work is on-site.
- This is a paid, per diem role.
About Mohawk Valley Health System
Mohawk Valley Health System operates as a nonprofit healthcare provider serving the central New York region. Founded in 2014, the organization manages a network that includes the Wynn Hospital, the MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, and a Visiting Nurse Association. Its medical group maintains 15 primary care locations and offers specialized services in areas such as surgery, oncology, and behavioral health. The system employs over 1,500 people and maintains its headquarters in Utica.
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