Nursing Summer Intern

Job DetailsJob Location: Washington Co Hospital - Washington, IA 52353Position Type: InternshipJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Health CareSUMMARY The Nursing Summer Intern is responsible for providing basic patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and other healthcare team members. This position is designed for students pursuing a nursing career to gain hands-on experience in a hospital setting. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to be successful. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following) Make complete rounds and check condition of assigned patients to ensure maximum care and to determine need for additional or modified services. Provide basic nursing care to the medical-surgical patient as well as willingly assist with care of patients in other departments and notify registered nurse of changes in patient condition or status. Interact with all visitors, providers, coworkers and other departments in a customer friendly, courteous, and professional manner. Ensures all patient information is kept confidential.  Adheres to patient rights policies. Openness to new approaches, methods or technology in the ever-changing healthcare setting. QualificationsEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Must be 18 years or older; 17-year-old applicants may qualify if they are currently enrolled in a nursing program Obtain and maintain CPR Certification required Ability to successfully complete telemetry class to obtain basic knowledge of cardiac rhythms, within the first year of employment. Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required   SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation Supports and drives goals of the Company High ethical standards Highly motivated Well-developed interpersonal skills Ability to work in fast paced, rapidly changing and regulated environment Detail oriented Effective time management Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner Exhibit sound and accurate judgment Ability to work effectively across departmental teams Maintain professional technical knowledge Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new approaches Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment