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Nursing Internship - Wynn Hospital - Per Diem

Part-time

Mohawk Valley Health System

Utica, NYPart-time$18–20/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18–20/hr
Location
Utica, NY
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Mohawk Valley Health System is hiring a Nursing Internship - Wynn Hospital - Per Diem. The Nurse Intern I performs select procedures and treatments, maintaining patient care units in orderly condition and assisting registered nurses as requested. This role involves direct patient care, documentation, and responding to emergency situations, all while supporting patient healing and care delivery.

Key focus areas include Carry out specific duties as directed by a floor RN to support patient healing and care delivery., Provide direct patient care which may include bathing, oral and hair care, bed making, ambulation and positioning, toileting., and Take and record patient measurements such as intake and output, vital signs, weights..

Successful candidates bring Current Enrollment In Accredited Nursing Program and Completion Of One Semester Of Clinicals. Important skills include Patient Care, Specimen Collection, Patient Transfer, Wound Care, Dressing Changes, and Emergency Response. Preferred (not required): EKG and Phlebotomy.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient CareSpecimen CollectionPatient TransferWound CareDressing ChangesEmergency ResponseEKGPhlebotomy

Qualifications

Current Enrollment in an Accredited Nursing ProgramCompletion of One Semester of ClinicalsPrior Experience in a Clinical Setting

Full job description

Nursing Internship - Wynn Hospital - Per Diem

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Job Summary

The Nurse Intern I performs select procedures and treatments. Maintains patient care units in orderly condition and assists RN as requested.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Carries out specific duties as directed by a floor RN to support patient healing and care delivery.

  • Provides direct patient care which may include bathing, oral and hair care, bed making, ambulation and positioning, toileting.

  • Takes and records patient measurements such as intake and output, vital signs, weights.

  • Answers patient call lights in a timely manner.

  • Independently performs and documents tasks such as the following in a safe, appropriate, timely manner as directed:

  • Collects specimens (urine, stool, sputum), labels and sends to lab.

  • Lifts and transfers patients using proper body mechanics, patient transfer devices and techniques.

  • Sets up portable oxygen.

  • Sets up suction equipment.

  • Applies and sets up telemetry electrodes.

  • Assists with wound care and dressing changes.

  • Prepares patient and assists provider with exam and treatment procedures.

  • May perform EKGs, phlebotomy or set up traction after appropriate education and training.

  • May sit with patients requiring 1:1 observation or assist with patient transport.

  • Secures and transports medications to and from pharmacy safely.

  • Provides and documents preventative skin care as directed and documents care provided.

  • Prepares patient rooms for admission, transfers and discharges.

  • Assists with maintaining the overall cleanliness of the unit. Replenishes stock items in unit areas.

  • Responds appropriately in emergency situations. Alerts supervising RN of any abnormal findings or changes in patient conditions.

  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

  • Current enrollment in an accredited Nursing Program

  • Completion of one semester of clinicals.

PREFERRED:

  • Prior experience in a clinical setting

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 96126

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Pay Range $18 - $20 per hour

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