About the role#
The Nurse Intern supports patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with essential care tasks and help maintain a therapeutic environment. This role focuses on hands-on learning and collaboration with the healthcare team to provide safe, compassionate care.
What you'll do#
- Provide basic patient care, including vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and comfort measures.
- Communicate with the care team through handoffs, reporting changes in patient conditions, and participating in bedside shift reports.
- Develop clinical skills by asking questions, seeking feedback, and applying evidence-based practices.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including patient rooms and shared workspaces.
- Assist with basic equipment maintenance for tools like glucometers, bladder scanners, and scales.
- Clean and store patient care equipment after discharge.
- Perform hourly rounding and provide purposeful patient interactions.
- Document tasks and observations clearly and accurately according to facility standards.
- Maintain regular attendance and follow all company policies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Nursing program.
- Completion of fundamentals of clinicals in an accredited Nursing program.
- Up to one year of experience in a healthcare setting.
- Basic understanding of patient care procedures and medical terminology.
- Strong communication skills to interact with patients, families, and staff.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Attention to detail for accurate documentation.
- CPR certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute.
- For Skilled Nursing placements, a Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the State Department of Public Safety.
Location & details#
- Location: Dothan, Alabama.
- Employment type: Part time.
- This is a paid internship.
About Community Health Systems
Community Health Systems operates as a public healthcare provider in the United States. The organization manages 60 affiliated hospitals and over 800 additional sites of care. These locations include urgent care centers, physician practices, and imaging facilities. The company maintains a presence in 32 markets across 12 states. Its headquarters are located in Franklin, Tennessee.
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