Student Nurse Intern - Emergency Room 785 - MSH - Part Time - Days

Mount Sinai Health System

Jun 2

Applications are closed

Internship
Part-time
Off-cycle Internship
Healthcare
New York

Requirements

High School Diploma / Associates Degree
Completion of the first clinical year in an accredited baccalaureate program in nursing, with experience in a medical-surgical rotation.
Grade point average of 3.25 or above.
Satisfactory nursing faculty recommendations.
Other health-related work experience, if available.

Responsibilities

Performs and records patients vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations and pain rating.
Documents clinical data as assigned, in a computer or manual system.
Performs clinical procedures, such as specimen collection, venipuncture, EKG, application of sequential compression sleeves, post-mortem care, falls prevention, maintenance of skin integrity and capillary blood glucose monitoring.
Sets up for selected procedures and assists RNs accordingly.
Assists patient with activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing and/or toileting.
Orients patients to Specialty Service environment. Assists patient with ambulation and all
levels of mobilization.
Assists with dietary functions, including delivering and collecting patient trays at bedside, passing menus to patients and assisting them with menu completion, mixing nutritional supplements, reporting variation in eating patterns to RN/Dietitian,
Maintaining accurate and timely systems for transmission of patient dietary orders and changes.
Assists in pre- and post-operative procedures, such as patient transport, completion of pre-op checklist and reception of patient from PACU/OR.
Utilizes measures to insure patient safety and promotes a restraint free environment.
Maintains use of restraints for patients under the direction of a RN and according to set policies and procedures.
Assists in emergency resuscitative procedures as directed by the registered professional nurse.
Provides care on the deceased as well as the involved family/significant other.
Pertinent observations/specific treatments of procedures administered
Patient care delivered on appropriate flow sheets.
Assists the professional registered nurse in the collaborative plan for patient education
participating in patient/teaching activities.
Maintains a safe, clean and functional environment, including ensuring for the comfortable movement of the patient. Assists the patient in room maintenance, such as bed-stripping and trash removed, when necessary.
Performs One-to-One and other levels of close observation of patients as ordered, e.g., for safety, elopement, or suicide prevention.
Performs correct infection control techniques and maintains isolation status for patients under direction of a RN and according to set procedures.
Operates the pneumatic tube system when required.
Performs other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Student Nurse Intern position in the Emergency Room?

Applicants must be nursing students who have completed the first clinical year, which includes medical surgical nursing, within a baccalaureate nursing program.

What is the primary purpose of the Student Nurse Intern role in the Emergency Room?

The primary purpose of the role is to assist the student nurse in expanding previously learned theory and skills through supervised patient care within a work setting.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is part-time.

What shifts will the Student Nurse Intern be working?

The Student Nurse Intern will be working day shifts.

Will the Student Nurse Intern be working independently with patients?

No, the experience is supervised, meaning that the student nurse will be working under the guidance of experienced nursing staff.

How does the Student Nurse Intern role benefit nursing students?

It provides practical experience that allows nursing students to apply their theoretical knowledge and further develop their clinical skills.

Is previous experience required for this internship?

No specific previous experience is mentioned, but applicants should have completed the first clinical year of their nursing program.

What type of nursing knowledge should applicants have for this position?

Applicants should have a fundamental knowledge of the art and science of nursing as it pertains to patient care.

Where is this position located?

The position is at MSH, specifically in the Emergency Room.

How can I apply for the Student Nurse Intern position?

Interested candidates should follow the application process detailed in the job posting or on the employer's website to submit their application.

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The Mount Sinai Health System is an integrated health system committed to providing distinguished care, conducting transformative research, and advancing biomedical education. Structured around seven hospital campuses and a single medical school, the Health System has an extensive ambulatory network and a range of inpatient and outpatient services—from community-based facilities to tertiary and quaternary care. WHO WE ARE We are compassionate collaborators—38,000 strong—working to heal, teach, and advance medicine in New York City and throughout the world. WHAT WE BELIEVE We believe in challenging the status quo. Forging a new pathway in clinical excellence is only possible by putting the patient at the center of the experience. WHY WORK WITH US Here, innovation is valued and collaboration is integral. Mount Sinai is full of friendly, helpful people who share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. Yet we’re as diverse as the city we call home—culturally, ethnically, in outlook and lifestyle. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize healthcare together.