Student Nurse Associate - Summer Intern

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,

Summary:

Purpose: Nuvance Health is offering a temporary paid internship for twelve weeks (May-August) over the summer working at one of our Nuvance locations within the system. This Nursing Internship opportunity is for nursing students who are currently enrolled in an accredited baccalaureate RN nursing program.

Aids with patient care activities and other unit tasks while working alongside of a Registered Nurse. Takes responsibility for own work and actions, works in timely manner, respectful of patients and coworkers.

Responsibilities:

Essential Responsibilities

1.Works directly with nurse preceptor / mentor to implement nursing orders (within scope) promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each.

2.Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities, including unit specific equipment and standards.

3.Provides patient comfort by participating in tasks appropriate for unit.

4.Provides for patient safety through preventative measures as determined by the unit specific requirements.

5.Enters data into the computer system as applicable.

6.Communicates all patient and visitor information and observations to precepting / mentoring registered nurse.

7.Always reports any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patient; reports all unusual conditions or reactions to the precepting / mentoring nurse.

8.Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Responds to priorities promptly, exercise good judgement in setting priorities for activities based on unit requirements.

9.Uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and interdisciplinary team.

10.Maintains a safe and orderly work environment and a clean, well-stocked work area.

11.Maintains patient safety for patients requiring one to one patient care observation at the discretion of the precepting / mentoring RN.

12.May perform the specific tasks at the discretion of a RN upon the completion of validated competency (refer to orientation checklist).

13.Follows hospital standards of service excellence; Enhances the patient experience through attention to patient and family needs.

14.Maintains and Model Nuvance Health Values.

Other information:

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Successful completion of junior year in a BSN accredited nursing program.

• Applicants must have achieved and maintained a 3.0 GPA and be in good standing with the university.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Successful completion of the university specified nursing program objectives for freshman through junior year.

License, Registration, Certification, or Training Requirements:

• Must have current AHA Basic Life Support Card.

Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours: 12.00

FTE: 0.200000

Work Schedule: Day/Eve 12

Work Shift: 7am to 7:30pm, weekends as contracted

Org Unit: 160

Department: Nursing Float Pool

Exempt: Not Applicable

Grade: S1

Salary Range:

$19.00 - $23.44 Hourly

Working conditions:

Essential:

• Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

• Significant occupational risk

• Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

• Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.