About the role#
The Nurse Intern supports patient care in the Medical Intensive Care Unit. You will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist with essential tasks. This role focuses on hands-on learning and helping maintain a safe, organized environment for patients.
What you'll do#
- Provide basic patient care including vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and comfort measures.
- Communicate with the care team, participate in bedside shift reports, and report changes in patient conditions.
- Apply evidence-based practices under the guidance of an RN.
- Maintain a clean work environment and assist with basic equipment maintenance like glucometers and scales.
- Perform hourly rounding and purposeful interactions with patients.
- Document tasks and observations accurately.
- Uphold professional customer service standards for patients and families.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Nursing program.
- Completion of fundamentals of clinicals in an accredited Nursing program.
- Zero to one year of experience in a healthcare setting.
- Valid CPR certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute.
Location & details#
- Location: Gadsden, Alabama.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time.
- Compensation: 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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