Job Title

Student Nurse Internship- Summer 2024

Department

Status

Job Description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Student Nurse Internship program is a Temporary role with a 10 week summer commitment (May 28 - August 2, 2024) designed to familiarize the Student Nurse with the hospital environment, pediatric care practices and build the foundation for functioning as a member of the healthcare team. The Student nurse will work 8 or 12 hour shifts and attend mandatory educational sessions throughout the duration of the internship. Interns will work a minimum of 26 hours per week and the assigned shifts will include every other weekend. Student Interns will be provided with an orientation to the role of a Patient Care Assistant and will also regularly spend time working alongside a nurse when learning opportunities become available. If an intern wants to maintain employment at the end of the 10 weeks, they can be selected to convert to a per diem Patient Care Assistant position based on performance and position availability.

Nursing Departments participating in the program are as follows:

• Medical Surgical
• MS6- Complex Gastrointestinal, Nephrology, and Eating Disorders
• MS7- Complex Neurology, Cardiology, Pulmonary and Urology conditions as well as other general medical ailments
• MS8- Cancer and Blood Disorders
• Nursing Float Pool- Float to the PICU, NICU, and all 3 Medical/Surgical Units managed by our Central Staffing Office

• Emergency Department
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

VIDEO INTERVIEW REQUIRED

To be considered for next steps in the interview process, we require all Student Nurse Internship applicants for to introduce themselves to us with a digital pre-screen interview. Please complete your application, and then return to this page to complete your digital video interview. We will review and select candidates for next steps in early January, but please do submit your pre-screen as early as possible.

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Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse as part of an inpatient/hospital unit, performs a variety of routine direct patient care, environmental and administrative support activities to promote the health, safety and comfort of patients and families. All patient care and support activities are completed in accordance with Connecticut Children's and unit policies and procedures.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

DIRECT PATIENT CARE - Provides direct patient care (as defined by unit) that addresses the population-specific needs of the patients on the unit with the exception of sitting for patients who require 1:1 observation. Activities may include any of the following: assist patient with feedings and personal care (e.g. hygiene, ambulating and activities of daily living, etc.); obtain vital signs, temperature, weight, height, head circumference or other patient data as required; obtain and test specimens (e.g. blood glucose, urine, etc.); transport patients; assist with patient admissions and discharges. Demonstrates an awareness of safety needs and a basic knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, risk management and environment of care policies in all interactions with patients/families. Responds with tact and discretion to the needs of patients and families, and reports needs beyond the PCA skill level to the RN.
DOCUMENTATION - Accurately documents patient information on appropriate forms. Demonstrates basic data entry and data retrieval competency in electronic patient records and/or patient supply systems utilized on unit.
UNIT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES - Maintains appropriate inventories of unit supplies in patient rooms/bedside stands; and in treatment, utility, medication and linen rooms. Cleans, maintains and inventories unit equipment. May perform quality control checks on equipment or supplies as directed by the RN. Utilizes all equipment appropriately, and notifies appropriate person of equipment or facility breakdown or damage. Assist with miscellaneous errands, and transportation of medication (including controlled substances) blood, equipment and supplies, as directed by the RN. Assist with routine clerical tasks.
Demonstrates knowledge of the population-specific differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers.
Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the Connecticut Children's standards.

Education and Experience

Current enrollment in an accredited, baccalaureate, nursing program as a rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.

Licenses and Certifications

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR for Providers is required.

Location

Hartford, CT

Projected Schedule (not guaranteed)

Requisition Number

14542