Mat-Su Regional Medical Center · 1 month ago
Med Surg Nurse Intern PRN
Palmer, AK
Internship
Onsite
Intern
0+ years expMat-Su Regional Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Intern to support patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with the healthcare team, and providing safe, compassionate care to enhance the patient experience and contribute to the healing process.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provides basic patient care within scope of practice, including vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and patient comfort measures, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks
Communicates effectively with the care team, including handoffs, reporting changes in patient conditions, and participating in bedside shift reports
Develops clinical skills by asking questions, seeking feedback, and applying evidence-based practices under the guidance of an RN
Maintains a clean and organized work environment, ensuring patient rooms, utility rooms, and shared workspaces meet safety and compliance standards
Assists with basic equipment maintenance, such as glucometers, bladder scanners, and scales, and ensures timely removal, cleaning, and proper storage of patient care equipment after discharge
Performs hourly rounding and provides purposeful patient interactions to foster therapeutic relationships and enhance the healing process
Documents all tasks and observations clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner, adhering to facility policies and standards
Upholds excellent customer service relations with patients, families, and internal/external departments
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program required
Completion of fundamentals of clinicals in an accredited Nursing program required
0-1 years of experience in a healthcare setting required
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
For Skilled Nursing - Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by State Department of Public Safety required
Basic understanding of patient care procedures and medical terminology
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently
Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with care standards
Commitment to maintaining a safe and therapeutic patient care environment
Company
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
MAT-SU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER is a hospital based out of 2500 S WOODWORTH LOOP, Palmer, Alaska, United States.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase