Summer Student Nurse Intern - St Joseph Medical Center

OSF HealthCare

Oct 16, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Healthcare
Education & Teaching
Bloomington

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The job incumbent is required to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit(s).
This requires that the incumbent demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of the patient population served.
Must have completed a clinical rotation and is within one year of completion of their nursing program.
Ability to turn PC hardware on/off and work with a mouse; familiar with basic elements of a Windows environment and keyboarding; perform basic computer tasks with instruction; comfortable with learning new applications.
Current BLS for Healthcare Provider card- American Heart Association.
Work requires the interpersonal skills necessary to comfort patients, family members and/or significant others; and to communicate effectively with other patient care providers.
Work requires analytical ability necessary to prioritize work load.
Must have a GPA of at least 3.0.

Responsibilities

Reports to Patient Care Manager.
Partnered with an RN who develops and supervises the Student Nurse Intern’s experience while retaining full accountability and responsibility for the care of assigned patients.
Performs basic nursing procedures appropriate for the age and/or development of the patients served on assigned unit.
In addition to performing normal duties of a Nursing Assistant, must demonstrate competency in technical nursing skills generally learned/acquired before beginning the last year of a nursing program; job duties will expand as skills are learned and competencies are documented by RN partner.
The following are general characteristics of this job, although duties may vary by the shift and/or unit assigned.

FAQs

What is the starting pay for the Summer Student Nurse Intern position?

The starting pay for this position is $18.00 per hour.

What are the main responsibilities of the Summer Student Nurse Intern?

The Summer Intern will advance their knowledge and skills in providing patient care, perform basic nursing procedures, and work under the supervision of an RN while caring for assigned patients.

What qualifications are required to apply for this position?

Applicants must have completed a clinical rotation, be within one year of completion of their nursing program, possess a current BLS for Healthcare Provider card, and have a GPA of at least 3.0.

What is the work environment like for the Summer Student Nurse Intern?

The intern will work closely with a Patient Care Manager and partner with an RN on an assigned unit, providing care to patients of various age groups while learning and developing technical nursing skills.

Are there any specific technical skills required for this position?

Yes, the incumbent must be able to turn PC hardware on/off, work with a mouse, and perform basic computer tasks with instruction in a Windows environment.

What interpersonal skills are necessary for this job?

The position requires strong interpersonal skills to comfort patients, communicate effectively with families and other healthcare providers, and prioritize the workload effectively.

Is this position suitable for all levels of nursing students?

No, applicants must have completed a clinical rotation and be within one year of completion of their nursing program.

Does OSF HealthCare provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system owned and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. OSF HealthCare has 16 hospitals – 10 acute care, five critical access, one transitional care - with 2,131 licensed beds throughout Illinois and Michigan. OSF employs nearly 24,000 Mission Partners across 150+ locations; has two colleges of nursing; operates OSF Home Care Services, an extensive network of home health and hospice services; owns Pointcore, Inc., comprised of health care-related businesses; OSF HealthCare Foundation, the philanthropic arm for the organization; and OSF Ventures, which provides investment capital for promising health care innovation startups. In 2020, OSF OnCall was established, a digital health operating unit, including a hospital-at-home. OSF OnCall delivers care and services when, where and how patients prefer to receive them. OSF HealthCare has been recognized by Fortune as one of the most innovative companies in the country. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).