Student Nurse Intern

Department:         Nursing    
Reports To:           Nursing Supervisor\ Manager, Charge Nurse and Nurse Preceptor

SUMMARY
Provides supervised general nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.  Also directs and guides patient teaching, activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.  Demonstrates environmental concerns of infection control practice, safety/fire practice, disaster practice, cardiac arrest practice and continuous quality improvement.  
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.  Works under the direct supervision of nurse preceptor.

• Reports each shift to the Charge Nurse and nurse preceptor to work with patients, families, physicians, and other nursing employees.
•  Assesses physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients and develops and follows a plan of care for patients.  Works collaboratively with other patient care team members to ensure appropriate level of patient care.
•  Implements clinical and technical aspects of care and nursing orders in accordance with legal capabilities and established policies and procedures.  Intervenes with proper technique, procedure and safety precautions to meet individual needs of patient.
• Reviews and evaluates nursing care provided and documentation of patient information.
•  Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient and family instruction/education and discharge planning.
•  Acts as a resource person regarding patient care, specialty area, orientation and teaching of staff.
•  Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates personal growth and learning development needs.
•  Possesses excellent communication skills, verbal telephone, written, to ensure accurate and adequate communication.
•  Participates in and supports research programs and activities; also participates in nursing meetings, committees and other activities which promote the growth and development of nursing and/or patient care. 
• Functions and supports the Joint Commission standards FirstLight Health System and Nursing Department policies and procedures.
• Considers age-related factors in care, treatment, education, and evaluation of patients ranging from neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.  Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies and procedures.
• Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients, serving as an advocate, as necessary, and providing a safe and secure environment for the patient.  Supports the Patient's Bill of Rights.
• Implements quality assurance standards and programs to assure compliance with standards of Joint Commission, as required for full accreditation.