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Patient Care Student Intern II - ED

CompanySoutheast Health
LocationDothan
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 19, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern performs various patient care activities to support the personal needs and comfort of patients in the emergency department. They assist Registered Nurses in clinical care and ensure the efficient operation of the department.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
1273
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Since opening its doors in 1957, Southeast Health has provided for the changing healthcare needs of the growing communities it serves which includes about 600,000 residents neighboring communities and counties of Southeast Alabama, Southwest Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. Our progress represents the culmination of distinguished service by dedicated board members, physicians, employees and volunteers, and a supportive community. It takes more than technology and a modern facility to treat people. It takes a team of dedicated, well-trained professionals to continually deliver quality healthcare. Employing about 2,500, Southeast Health is recognized as one of the largest employers in the region and is proud of its reputation of providing a positive and responsive work environment. Southeast Health's medical staff consists of more than 225 active members and just over 400 total members either board certified or board prepared in specialties representing virtually every area of medicine. Through innovation and sustained performance, Southeast Health, a 420-bed regional referral center, has achieved the reputation of providing the best diagnostic, clinical, surgical and patient care services available in the region.
About the Role

Southeast. Always the right career direction.

Job Description Summary

The Patient Care Student Intern II performs various patient care activities and related duties necessary to care for the personal needs and comfort of the patient as well as for the effective and efficient operation of the department; utilizes knowledge gained from participation in an associate or bachelor's degree nursing program to assist the Registered Nurse in the care of the patient.


Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Completion of the first three semesters of the approved curriculum of an RN program;
  • Current enrollment in the approved curriculum of an RN program;
  • Once RN program is completed, if Patient Care Student Intern II cannot pass NCLEX on the first or second attempt, the Patient Care Student Intern II will be placed in a PCA position with a decrease in rate of pay.

LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

  • Must be able to read and write clearly and legibly;
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English;
  • Ability to communicate effectively in an emergency situation.

SKILLS:

  • Successful course completion in Basic Cardiac Life Support;
  • Annual completion of established competency requirements;
  • Ability to function under stressful situations;
  • Experience in operating personal computers, including operation of computer software in a Windows environment (preferred)


Shift

Day

Shift Details

Various


FTE

0.2


Type

Per Diem


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Equal Employment Employer

Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Key Skills
Patient careBasic cardiac life supportEmergency responseNursing supportCommunicationComputer literacyWindows environmentStress management
Categories
HealthcareEducation
Benefits
Equal employment opportunity