Smilow Cancer Hospital ยท 14 hours ago
Summer 2026 Student Nurse Intern L+M Hospital
New London, CT
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerSmilow Cancer Hospital is part of YNHHS, dedicated to integrity, patient-centered care, and compassion. They are seeking a Summer 2026 Student Nurse Intern who will support patient care under the supervision of a Nurse Manager and Clinical Nurse, performing various technical duties and assisting with daily living activities.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse, performs technical duties and selected treatments, procedures and activities that contribute to safe and efficient delivery of patient care
Obtains and records vital signs as delegated by the RN
Obtains point of care testing as delegated by the RN
Documents data collected and care provided in a timely manner
Measure and records intake and output accurately
Recognizes and reports to the nurse any observations, patient behaviors and other indicators that fall outside the normal parameters or directions given by the RN
Assists with patient activities of daily living, feeding, toileting and elimination
Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team offering suggestions on addressing patient /family needs, taking into account cultural and/or individual diversity and demonstrates sensitivity to these aspects of care delivery
Rounds with Purpose, demonstrating key behaviors
Performs patient care observer role as assigned
Actively participates in giving and receiving patient handoff report
Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize patient care in a timely manner
Reports inadequate supplies, faulty equipment, and environmental problems to appropriate person
Handles all patient valuables and clothing as per hospital/unit policy
Helps to keep all clinical areas neat and clean
Demonstrates patient/family centered care
Demonstrates HRO behaviors
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and completion of 1 year (2 semesters) of clinical rotations or a recent graduate of an accredited school of nursing, not to exceed 90 calendar days post-graduation
BLS Required
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patient, families, peers, and supervisor
Must display the ability to prioritize and adjust work plans based on the needs of the patient, the unit, and the care team
Must display the ability to accept direction and work as a member of a unified team
Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
Ability to perform tasks of physical endurance and dexterity as required by placement
Consistent use of proper body mechanics
Company
Smilow Cancer Hospital
At Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven, hundreds of specialists are changing the face of cancer treatment.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jeremy Kortmansky
Associate CMO for Network Medical Services, Chief Network Officer
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