Nurse Intern - Med/Surg & Emergency

Job Details: Job Location: Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital

• Manistique, MI, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Any, POSITION SUMMARY: All duties will be performed under the direct supervision of a RN. Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensure adherence to Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital’s departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignments may include Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential and other responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following: PATIENT CARE – Deliver safe, direct care to an assigned group of patients, under the supervision of a RN preceptor POLICIES – Work within Hospital’s Nursing Division and departmental policies CARE PLAN – Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching MEDICATION – Administer medication, including IV medication, via the 7 rights; document and communicate clinical findings TESTS AND PROCEDURES – Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained EMERGENCY MEASURES – Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients ENVIRONMENT – Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospital’s standards MISSION AND GOALS – Assist to maintain, support an implement department and Hospital’s mission and goals DEVELOPMENT – Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops RELATED WORK – Perform related duties and responsibilities as required PATIENT SAFETY 1 – Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols PATIENT SAFETY 2 – Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and procedures PATIENT SAFETY 3 – Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk PATIENT SAFETY 4 – Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner PATIENT SAFETY 5 – Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don’t understand or may “not seem right” Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Enrolled in and attending an accredited nursing program at a college or university. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: CPR Certification for Healthcare/BLS Providers in good standing