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Smilow Cancer Hospital · 1 week ago

Student Nurse Intern-Summer 2026 at Yale New Haven Hospital

New Haven, CT

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $17/hr

Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven Hospital is offering a paid mentorship program for student nurses. The Student Nurse Intern will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing unlicensed clinical skills and providing support to the unit while gaining valuable experience in various medical and surgical subspecialties.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values-integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day

The Student Nurse Intern (SNI) is defined as a nursing student who is currently enrolled in an accredited BSN School/Department of Nursing Program

The student nurse has successfully completed their school 's Fundamental Nursing Skills Laboratory and is currently enrolled in or has completed at least one semester of relevant Clinical practicum in their School/Department of Nursing Program

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse the Student Nurse Intern will perform unlicensed clinical skills and provide environmental support to the unit

Students will NOT prepare or administer any medications, prepare, initiate or administer any IV or arterial therapy, prepare or administer blood or blood components, or accept physician or LIP orders

Students will work with RN preceptor/mentor on all designated activities

Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration

This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel

Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment

Safety and Emergency Management: Responds appropriately to patient and hospital based emergency situations

Performs all patient care procedures safely following the hospital's policies and procedures Ensures patient and family confidentiality at all times

Summons assistance in emergency situations as outlined in the hospital's policies and procedures

Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients

Consistently utilizes principles of safe lifting

Consistently practices infection control and universal precautions techniques

Nursing Process: Practices within the Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC) Model and applies nursing process under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

Accepts report with RN on patient assignments and participates actively in patient care conferences with RN

Collaborates with the RN to analyze data to identify patient problems/needs

Collaborates with the RN to formulate nursing interventions related to problems/needs identified

Collaborates with RN to assess patient’s responses to interventions

Communicates immediately to the RN all changes or observations of the patient's condition

Collects and documents data (vital signs, intake and output, etc.) in the patient’s medical record

Follows established procedure in performing selected nursing functions; example: unit POCT once trained/validated

Provides patient/family education as assigned and observed by the RN (i.e. strict intake and output, etc.)

Identifies and sets priorities regarding patient needs under direct supervision of RN

Organizes and provides care based on priority needs under direct supervision of RN

Patient Population: Demonstrates an increased level of clinical competence and clinical judgment by relating nursing theory to practice

Collaborates with RN regarding the following:

Researches and correlates signs and symptoms to the history and pathophysiology of illness Correlates scientific basis and the rationale for selected nursing interventions Correlates rationale for medication plan with patient's condition Accesses Clinical Work Station to increase nursing knowledge through the use of : Clinical Practice Manual, library, reference materials, and other educational resources

Procedures and Therapies: Provides direct nursing care and performs clinical nursing skills under the supervision of the Registered Nurse

Provides nursing care to patients preserving the patient's right to dignity, respect and autonomy

Performs selected non-sterile treatments (i.e. cold compress) and procedures under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse

Performs technical duties and selected tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse

Performs all patient care procedures safely following the hospital's policies and procedures

Leadership: Refines communication skills with patients, families and multi-disciplinary health team members, develops professional relationships and demonstrates increased professional accountability

Reports to unit on time

Provides proper notification for unscheduled absences or tardiness

Presents neat appearance in professional nursing attire and with hospital identification

Introduces self to patient and family as the patient's Student Nurse Intern

Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal communication skills

Interacts effectively and constructively with nursing staff members to ensure a positive work environment

Communicates in a professional manner to colleagues and works toward resolution of issues and concerns

Collaborates to assist in unit activities as needed

Seeks assistance/supervision appropriately

Accepts direction and feedback constructively

Actively seeks new clinical learning opportunities

Participates in unit based staff meetings and educational initiatives

Qualification

BLS CertificationClinical Rotation ExperienceAccredited RN ProgramPatient Care SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program – entering senior year

Successful completion of at least 1 clinical rotation and Fundamentals of Nursing prior to start of program

Able to provide proof of current BLS Certification

Must commit to work 24 hours/week every week for the duration of the program – you must be available to start on 5/27/2025

Formal and complete application

Attach/upload a current, up-to-date resume which includes your GPA, any non-healthcare work experience, and anticipated month/year of graduation

Include top 3 specialty choices at the top of your resume

The Student Nurse Intern (SNI) is defined as a nursing student who is currently enrolled in an accredited BSN School/Department of Nursing Program

The student nurse has successfully completed their school's Fundamental Nursing Skills Laboratory and is currently enrolled in or has completed at least one semester of relevant Clinical practicum in their School/Department of Nursing Program

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse the Student Nurse Intern will perform unlicensed clinical skills and provide environmental support to the unit

Students will NOT prepare or administer any medications, prepare, initiate or administer any IV or arterial therapy, prepare or administer blood or blood components, or accept physician or LIP orders

Students will work with RN preceptor/mentor on all designated activities

Demonstrates an increased level of clinical competence and clinical judgment by relating nursing theory to practice

Collaborates with RN regarding the following: Researches and correlates signs and symptoms to the history and pathophysiology of illness

Correlates scientific basis and the rationale for selected nursing interventions

Correlates rationale for medication plan with patient's condition

Accesses Clinical Work Station to increase nursing knowledge through the use of: Clinical Practice Manual, library, reference materials, and other educational resources