
Student Nurse Intern Facilities Adult and Pediatric
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare · Memphis, Tennessee, USA
- Internship
About the role
Position
Student Nurse Intern - (ALL FACILITIES) Adult and Pediatric
Brief Overview
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! Responsible for working one on one with assigned Registered Nurse to provide quality nursing care for an assigned number of patients while learning the role of the Registered Nurse. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in the organization's Mission, Vision and Values.
What you will do
- Assists and/or provides patient with personal care, activities of daily living and other basic needs under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Observes and reports patient conditions/behaviors to the Registered Nurse.
- Assists with patient and family education.
- Assists with patient discharge planning at time of patient's admission and continuing through patient's dismissal.
Education / Formal Training Requirements
Currently enrolled in a college program in Nursing.
Work Experience Requirements
Preferred
Licenses and Certifications Requirements
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to verbally communicate in an effective and positive manner with child/family, public, and all other health care workers.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Supervision Provided by this Position
There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.
Physical Demands
The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
Culture
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.