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Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center · 1 hour ago

Nurse Intern Med Surg

Knoxville, TN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

0+ years exp

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Intern to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role focuses on hands-on learning and providing compassionate care to enhance the patient experience.

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

Patient care proceduresMedical terminologyCPR certificationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMultitaskCommitment to safetyInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

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

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

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