Position Status:
Part time
Shift:
Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America)
Hours per week:
0
Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
This experienced student team member is in their last semester of an accredited nursing program. Nurse Interns are team members typically work exclusively with their preceptors to bridge the gap from learner to perform as they end their practicum prior to begining their career as a Registered Nurse at Stormont Vail Health. They are a part of the care delivery team under the direction of and be assistive to, a Registered Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention, including the performance of non-sterile procedures. Responsible to provide a safe environment for their assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; to monitor the patient for changes in condition and to report those changes to the RN/LPN.
Education Qualifications
Experience Qualifications
Skills and Abilities
Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care. (Required proficiency)
Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. (Required proficiency)
Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
Participates actively in educational activities for department. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
What you will do
Knowledgeable of and follows correct techniques in the collection and labeling of specimens; assists in appropriate procedures under the guidance of a preceptor. Will spend the majority of time directly with the RN Preceptor observing direct patient care duties. Student Nurse Interns will perform expanded skills under the direct supervision of their nurse preceptor (see RN Student Nurse Intern – Learn While you Work Document).
Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.
Collaborative with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes. Assumes responsibility for patient safety by utilizing appropriate channels to communicate patient safety and patient care issues to appropriate bodies.
Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner.
Applies proper techniques with hand washing, care and cleaning of exam rooms and equipment and determination of when and how to use personal protective clothing/equipment. Maintains cleanliness of equipment, examination and patient rooms. Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department
Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’S), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and report any changes to assigned nurse. Obtains vital signs, medication list, allergies, and patient questionnaires, screenings and history information accurately. Applies appropriate technique while performing EKG, and vital signs. Performs other related nursing tasks and duties under the supervision of a preceptor at all times.
Delivers care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.
Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.
Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.
Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.
Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.
Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
Demonstrates willingness to participate in process of evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model
Responsible for understanding and showing respect for patients’ rights including confidentiality of patient information.
Utilizes appropriate resources to provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.
Required for All Jobs
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
Remote Work Guidelines
Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
Scope
Physical Demands
Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Working Conditions
Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Infectious Diseases: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour
Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
