Intern-Student Nurse - St. Francis-Grand Island

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Intern-Student Nurse - St. Francis-Grand Island','Per Diem','Clinical Support','Rotating','Rotating','0','0','Occasional','Occasional','NEBRASKA-GRAND ISLAND-ST FRANCIS','','!*!CHI Health is a regional health network with a unified mission: nurturing the healing ministry of the Church while creating healthier communities. Headquartered in Omaha, the combined organization consists of 15 hospitals, two stand-alone behavioral health facilities and more than 150 employed physician practice locations in Nebraska and southwestern Iowa. More than 12,000 employees comprise the workforce of this network that includes 2,820 licensed beds and serves as the primary teaching partner of Creighton University’s health sciences schools. In fiscal year 2014, the organization provided a combined $149.3 million in quantified community benefit including services for the poor, free clinics, education and research. With locations stretching from Kearney, Neb. to Missouri Valley, Iowa, the health network is the largest in Nebraska and serves residents of Nebraska and southwest Iowa. For more information, visit online at CHIhealth.com.
 
Job Summary/Purpose
This position is responsible for the nursing care of patients under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse Preceptor as well as implementation and documentation of the delegated and/or supervised cares of all assigned patients according to established procedures. Cares are in accordance with assigned tasks and permitted by the Nursing Skills Checklist.
The student intern cares for patients with a variety of acute to critical medical/surgical problems ranging from neonates to geriatrics at various developmental levels. Patients are from both traditional and nontraditional family structures with a variety of sociocultural and educational backgrounds.
 
Key Job Responsibilities


Implements the steps of the nursing process (i.e. assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation) when providing direct patient care a level consistent with education and within Student Nurse Intern’s duties and responsibilities.

Contributes to the assessment of health status of individuals including interactions of individuals with family members or group members.

Contributes to establishment of nursing diagnoses which identify(ies) the needs of the client/patient.

Responds to patient calls, anticipates patient needs, and assures patient safety and comfort through hourly rounding, environmental maintence and other appropriate safety measures.

Contributes in the development of the plan of care for individuals.

Performs and workds to ensure safe, knowledgeable, age-specific patient care.

Authorized to make entries in the medical record, consistent with and limited to scope of job duties and applicable licensure.

Performs other related job duties as assigned or requested. ','!*!Required Education
Minimum of completion of junior year as student in an accredited Baccalaureate Nursing Program; actively enrolled and in good standing.
 
Required License and Certifications
BLS or BLS instructor certification required upon hire. Refer to policy “Licensed, Certified, and Registered Employees” for acceptable life support cards. 
 
Required/Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through successful completion of equivalent of junior year of Baccalaureate nursing curriculum. 
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to gather and exchange information with preceptor, co-workers, physicians, patient family, visitors and other hospital personnel.
Analytical skills necessary to develop and implement effective nursing care and beginning problem-solving measures for patient’s physical, psychosocial, and spiritual well-being.
Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail when planning and implementing nursing care, resolving patient care problems, and communicating with patients and families.
 
Preferred Qualifications
Active state registry as a Nurse Aide (CNA) preferred.','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0141007','CHI Health','Intern-Student Nurse - St. Francis-Grand Island

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