STUDENT NURSE INTERN - MED SURG - PRN VARIES

Job Summary:  The Student Nurse Intern functions under the guidance and direct supervision of the Nurse Preceptor.  Providing safe and effective delivery of patient care through assessment, goal setting, and outcome evaluation. Supporting the mission of Anderson Healthcare to exceed expectations in providing personal, convenient, quality healthcare. Practicing within the parameters of the Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act, Anderson Healthcare policies and procedures, and in accordance with professional nursing standards of providing care to primarily adult and geriatric populations.

Service and Quality Standards:

1. Service

Is Customer focused

                Anticipates customer needs

                Adheres to customer service standards

Is Competent, caring and compassionate

                Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

                Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior

                to customers and coworkers

1. People

Is conversation conscious

                Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

Is positive in interactions with others

Is courteous and respectful

                Promotes a harassment free environment

                Inspires the trust of others

Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Excellence Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.

1. Quality

Is excellent in patient care and service

                Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

                Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

Is safety conscious

                Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives

Is involved with improvement efforts

                Supports performance improvement

                Seeks ways to improve systems and services

                Shows commitment to improvement efforts

                Meets mandatory educational requirements

1. Growth

Is a loyal ambassador

                Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision

Is active and involved

                Supports hospital initiatives

                Champions innovation and supports change

Is a positive role model

                Fosters team cooperation

1. Finance

Is a good steward of hospital resources

                Develops/uses efficient work methods

Is cost effective

                Conserves organizational resources

Job Responsibilities: 

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Nurse Preceptor:

1. Effectively utilizes nursing process to ensure optimal nursing care and patient outcomes.
2. Engages in activities to expand and / or enhance the professional nursing role, which includes integration of research and evidence-based practices.
3. Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity.
4. Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to primarily adult and geriatric populations as indicated.
5. Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides ongoing education and evaluation. Documents readiness to learn, teaching, barriers, and outcomes.
6. Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner according to hospital policies and procedures.
7. Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards.

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

Education Level: Senior nursing student completing nurse preceptorship hours at Anderson.

Certification/Licensure: N/A

BLS certification required

Experience Requirements:  N/A

Working Conditions: Exposure Category I:  Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, care Category I tasks. The use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks

Physical Activity:                                                                               NA          0-25%   26-75%    76-100%

Lift/Carry                                                                                                                         X

Push/Pull                                                                                                                        X                                                                                                                               

Reach Overhead                                                                                                            X

Climb                                                                                                                                X

Squat/Bend/Kneel                                                                                                        X

Sit                                                                                                                    X

Stand                                                                                                                                                X

Walk/Move About                                                                                                                         X

The most significant duties have been included in this description.  Other duties may be assigned, and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.