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Yale New Haven Health · 1 week ago

Student Nurse Intern-Summer 2026 at Yale New Haven Hospital

New Haven, CT

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $17/hr

Yale New Haven Health is offering a Student Nurse Intern Program for 2026 designed for student nurses enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing. The program provides mentorship and hands-on experience in various medical and surgical subspecialty units under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The SNI has successfully completed their schools' Fundamental Nursing Skills Laboratory and is currently enrolled in or has completed at least one semester of relevant clinical practicum in the School of Nursing program

CPR/BLS Healthcare Provider

Requires prolonged standing, walking, use of sight, hearing, and touch, moving/lifting patients of varying weights

Company

Yale New Haven Health

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Yale New Haven Health is making it easier for people to access the latest medical treatments, advanced research and innovations through our five outstanding hospitals – Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Westerly – and our affiliation with the prestigious Yale University and its highly-ranked Yale School of Medicine.

Founded in 1996