Smilow Cancer Hospital · 3 days ago
Student Nurse Intern- SNI
New Haven, CT
Internship
Onsite
InternSmilow Cancer Hospital is committed to patient-centered care and values integrity and compassion in its employees. The Student Nurse Intern will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to perform unlicensed clinical skills and provide environmental support to the unit while adhering to safety and patient care protocols.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an accredited BSN School/Department of Nursing Program
Successfully completed their school's Fundamental Nursing Skills Laboratory
Currently enrolled in or has completed at least one semester of relevant Clinical practicum in their School/Department of Nursing Program
CPR/BLS Healthcare Provider certification
Prolonged standing, walking, use of sight, hearing, and touch, moving/lifting patients of varying weights
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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