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Summer Nursing Internships

Employer
CentraCare Health
Location
Willmar, Minnesota
Salary
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Nurse
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Part Time

Job Details

Under the supervision of the RN Preceptor, the Intern performs duties assisting nurses in the treatment and care of patients while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.


JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

A. REPORTS TO: Department Director or Unit Coordinator / Charge Nurse and Preceptor

B. SUPERVISES: None

C. INTERRELATIONSHIPS WITH: Unit Nursing Staff, Patients, Ancillary Departments= Staff, Physicians, Clinics, Families.


HOURS OF WORK: Variable


DRESS CODE: Per Unit policy


ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK (Minimum qualifications necessary to function at full productivity).

A. EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Current BSN/BAN student entering his/her senior year in an accredited program with an above average grade point average. Is currently certified in Basic Life Support (CPR).

B. EXPERIENCE: None

C. JOB KNOWLEDGE (Specific): Working knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, public and other providers.


BUDGET: None


CLIENTELE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY JOB: Patients, nursing staff, ancillary departments, physicians, public.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: Sustained physical effort, seldom seated, continuous activity, lifting / pushing / pulling.


PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB: Fair working conditions with frequent exposure to disagreeable elements and danger.


EQUIPMENT OR MACHINES USED ON THE JOB: Fax, computer, telephone, patient, call system, copy machine, patient carts, wheelchairs, simple kitchen equipment and various medical equipment.


MENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

A. JUDGEMENT AND INITIATIVE: Requires continuous mental effort to assist preceptor in decision making and problem solving on a variety of patient care situations, many of which are complex and/or stressful in nature.

B. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Performs duties under supervision of preceptor with independent action as allowed by preceptor.

C. EFFECT OF ERROR: High liability for nurse and hospital for patient care errors B error unacceptable.

D. CONTACT WITH OTHERS: Frequent multiple contact with other care providers and ancillary support staff.


PRINCIPAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS, AND AUTHORITIES:

A. RESPONSIBILITY: Politeness, courtesy and good human relations, consistent with the hospital=s philosophy, shall be practiced at all times by all employees.

PRIORITY: % OF TIME: DISCRETION:

TASKS:

AUTHORITIES:

B. RESPONSIBILITY: Patient Care Activities

PRIORITY: % OF TIME: 55% DISCRETION:

TASKS:

1. Provides daily personal care to patients in the areas of nutrition, elimination, hygiene, mobility, and safety.

AUTHORITIES:

C. RESPONSIBILITY: Basic Nursing Procedures

PRIORITY: % OF TIME: 20% DISCRETION:

TASKS:

1. Assists with or performs basic nursing procedures on the unit to which assigned, at the discretion of the Preceptor.

AUTHORITIES:

D. RESPONSIBILITY: Documentation and Communication

PRIORITY: % OF TIME: 10% DISCRETION:

TASKS:

1. Reports and records observations, both in the form of end of shift reports and through charting in the patient=s medical record.

AUTHORITIES:

E. RESPONSIBILITY: Participation in Nursing Process

PRIORITY: % OF TIME: 15% DISCRETION:

TASKS:

1. Assists RN in admitting, transferring and discharging patients, in developing and revising care plans, and patient and family education.

AUTHORITIES:

F. RESPONSIBILITY: Continuous Quality Improvement

PRIORITY: % OF TIME: DISCRETION:

Tasks:

1. Demonstrates understanding of the CQI philosophy. 2. Participates in CQI training activities or CQI teams if appropriate. 3. Demonstrates sensitivity to customers and their needs. 4. Interacts appropriately with internal customers, i.e. coworkers within

department, staff across departments. 5 Interacts appropriately with external customers, i.e. patients, families,

medical staff, vendors. 6. Role models positive behaviors.

G. RESPONSIBILITY: Service Excellence Tasks: Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to the Service Excellence philosophy by adhering to behaviors outlined in Rice=s AStandards of Excellence.@

H. RESPONSIBILITY: Safety - Maintain and promote a safe environment for all patients, visitors and staff.

TASKS: 1. Consistently follow all policies, practices and work rules. 2. Do not use shortcuts or Awork-arounds@ that may reduce safety or increase

risk. 3. Stay alert, act responsibly and use common sense to reduce risks. 4. Report Aactual events@ and Agood catches@ as soon as possible. 5. Create a safe environment by eliminating hazards and identifying and

reporting unsafe systems. 6. Complete all mandatory safety education, attend safety sessions, review and

understand the Safety Program (available on RiceNet). Seek answers to questions you have about the Safety Program.

10/01; 12/03, 4/06

Company

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Company info
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Location
301 Becker Ave. SW.
Willmar
MN
56201
United States

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