Student Intern Neuro Spine PRN at Community… · 7950…

Summary: Community Health Systems is seeking a Student Intern for their Neuro Spine Med Surg department. The role involves assisting nursing staff in delivering patient care, collecting and recording patient data, and supporting patients with daily activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Responsibilities: - Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment - Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN - Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care - Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs - Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN - Communicates patient information effectively to the care team, adapts to change, and maintains professionalism in all interactions - Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) - Participates in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures - May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel - Performs other duties as assigned - Complies with all policies and standards Required Qualifications: - Must be in last year of nursing school to be eligible - Must have completed your Pharmacology and MS 1 - BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required Preferred Qualifications: - 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred - CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred - Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred Required Skills: Basic Life Support (BCLS) Important Skills: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT), Patient care practices Nice-to-Have Skills: Following instructions, Adhering to safety protocols, Maintaining confidentiality