Nurse Intern

Job Description

Summary

The Nurse Intern will function as an integral part of the patient care team. Provides direct patient care and support services to the nursing unit under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and does not perform any task that requires a nursing license. Able to care for patients with varying levels of illness under the direction of an RN. Routine responsibilities include providing bedside care to patient, performing routine nursing procedures, transporting patients, stocking supplies, and maintaining equipment, routine housekeeping duties as needed, and documentation of care and procedures performed. The Nurse Intern will perform blood sugar assessment, unlicensed respiratory therapy tasks, and/or EKGs as required in role with competency documentation. The Nurse Intern must be able to organize multiple priorities and make independent decisions. Remaining in the role is contingent on continuous enrollment in an RN degree program or an LPN program with progression toward completion of the nursing program.

Requirements

Must have completed the fundamentals in nursing course successfully in either an Associate (ADN) or Baccalaureate Degree (BSN) Nursing Program or LPN program and maintain an active status in the nursing program with progression toward program completion or a graduate of an accredited nursing program pending NCLEX application completion and/or attainment of professional nursing license.

Work Requirements:

Shift: Variable

On Call: No

Weekends: Rotating

Travel Required: No Travel

Shift Details: Varied

City/State: Marion, VA

The range for this position is $17.00-$24.23. Actual rate is dependent upon experience.

Location

Smyth County Community Hospital