Student Nurse Intern

Tufts Medicine

May 13

Internship
Part-time
Off-cycle Internship
Healthcare
Science
Lowell

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You must be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program with completed clinical rotation, hold a BLS certification, have physical strength and endurance, and possess skills in patient care and communication across all age groups.
You will assist nurses with patient care, perform ADLs, take vitals, order labs, prepare rooms, transport patients, maintain cleanliness, and ensure patient safety at Tufts Medicine.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program and completion of one clinical rotation.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program or equivalent
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate
Phlebotomy certification
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking.
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment.
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.
Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc.
Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases and other transmissible infections.
Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances.
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
Subjected to irregular hours.
May have contact with hazardous materials.
Skills & Abilities:
Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Ability to assist in providing care for a designated group of patients under the direction of a licensed nurse and according to unit guidelines hospital policies, procedures and protocols.
Demonstrates the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development and Provide age-appropriate communication.
Maintains positive customer relations in all interactions.

Responsibilities

Assists the professional registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.
Performs delegated tasks and communicates all findings/concerns to the professional nurse.
Provides, or assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) in a safe, efficient and respectful manner. Answers call lights and seeks appropriate personnel/action. Performs hourly rounding per established guidelines.
Greets patients, families, visitors and other staff utilizing the principles of hospital service standards. Introduces self to patients and family, asking patients and family how they would prefer to be addressed. Maintains patient and family confidentially at all times. Responds to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurse’s supervision as needed.
Assists patients including undressing, connecting to a monitor, records vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height and weight), records patient’s stated level of pain, and reviews list of medications with patient.
Performs all clerical duties involved with ordering labs, x-rays, EKG’s and procedures.
Prepares room for admission/transfer/discharge, assuring standardize equipment is ready for use. Cares for patient belongings. Completes belongings list
Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner.
Cleans beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs during downtimes and between transports. and stocks equipment, supplies, and linens to ensure adequate par levels to meet patients’ needs. Reports non-functioning equipment and other environmental problems to the appropriate individuals in a timely manner.
Acts as a sitter or transporter as requested by the nurse, adhering to the sitter guidelines, to ensure patient safety at all times.
Answers the telephone, call lights and greeting visitors using proper professional etiquette.
Performs the necessary tasks to ensure a clean, clutter-free, and safe work environment for patients and staff.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Student Nurse Intern role?

The primary focus of the Student Nurse Intern role is to provide professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders, while also performing Nursing Support duties under the supervision of licensed professionals.

What type of care services can a Student Nurse Intern provide?

A Student Nurse Intern can provide basic care services to patients, assist in direct patient care, and support environmental safety, but they do not have an RN or LPN license.

Who does the Student Nurse Intern work under the supervision of?

The Student Nurse Intern works under the supervision of professional nurses and may collaborate with physicians and mid-level practitioners to meet patient care needs.

Is prior experience required for this position?

No, this position typically requires little to no prior knowledge or experience, as it is considered an entry-level role.

What kind of tasks will a Student Nurse Intern primarily perform?

A Student Nurse Intern will primarily perform routine tasks that follow standard procedures, focusing on delivering support services or activities within a patient care environment.

How much supervision can a Student Nurse Intern expect in this role?

A Student Nurse Intern can expect to work closely under supervision, as the role is designed for individuals who are new to the nursing field.

What does "environmental support" mean in the context of this job?

In the context of this job, "environmental support" refers to maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients and assisting with the general upkeep of the unit to facilitate patient care.

Can a Student Nurse Intern assist in any unit or is their work limited to a specific area?

A Student Nurse Intern may facilitate patient care in designated units as needed, allowing for flexibility in providing support across different areas.

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Wellforce is now Tufts Medicine! Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care. Our members exchange ideas and craft solutions to help people fight the most serious illnesses, manage chronic diseases and live healthier lives. Our caregivers share a passion for delivering the highest quality of care at a lowest cost Elected officials and health care experts often cite us as leaders in delivering on the promise of highest quality, lowest cost health care.