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/hrSmilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven Hospital is offering a Student Nurse Intern Program for nursing students enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing. This paid mentorship program allows students to gain practical experience in various medical and surgical subspecialties under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
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 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
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
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 5/26/2025
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 certification
Requires 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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