Connecticut Children's · 1 week ago
Student Nurse Intern-MS8-Flynn Fellowship-Per Diem
Hartford, CT
Internship
Onsite
InternConnecticut Children's is a health system dedicated to children, offering specialized medical care across various pediatric specialties. The Student Nurse Intern role focuses on providing direct patient care in Oncology Nursing, enhancing clinical education through hands-on experience and exposure to various aspects of pediatric oncology care.
Health CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Provides direct patient care (as defined by the 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
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
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. Assists 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
Participates in a comprehensive scope of direct observational and learning experiences, including exposure to: Oncology Nursing (possible roles/typical responsibilities, applied practice, possible career opportunities, etc.) Medical; Surgical Oncology (including treatment plans, key policies/procedures, patient education, etc.) Clinical Research Oncology Office/Functional Organization (organization, functions, roles/responsibilities) Palliative Care Department (organization, resources, services) Infusion Services Radiation Therapy Patient Support Programs
Completes an 'evidence-based practice' research project in some aspect of Pediatric Oncology Nursing. The Nurse Intern presents his/her project at the Flynn Fellowship Graduation Ceremony at the completion of the Fellowship Program
Qualification
Required
Must be registered as a rising Senior Nursing Student in a four-year baccalaureate nursing program
The student must be enrolled in a nursing program that is approved by the Flynn Fellowship Program
Achieved and maintained at least a 3.0 GPA
Company
Connecticut Children's
Connecticut Children’s is a leading pediatric academic medical center consistently ranked by our peers as among the best children’s hospitals in the nation.
Founded in 1996
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Connecticut Children's has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (5)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25M2014-04-07Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Jim Shmerling
President and CEO
Bob Duncan
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
Hartford Business Journal
2025-12-30
Hartford Business Journal
2025-10-31
Company data provided by crunchbase