WVU Medicine · 15 hours ago
Intern/Extern-Critical Care
Thomas Memorial Hospital (TMH)
Internship
Onsite
InternWVU Medicine is a healthcare provider seeking an Intern/Extern for Critical Care. This temporary position is designed for nursing students to practice under the supervision of a registered nurse, providing direct and indirect patient care in various nursing areas.
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Responsibilities
Assists the registered nurse in the practice of professional nursing by providing direct patient care to promote patient comfort and facilitate the performance of diagnostic and treatment procedures as outlined in the nursing care plan
Assists the RN with the patient’s activities of daily living according to the needs of the patient in a timely manner, following departmental procedure
Performs designated procedures as needed by following departmental procedure
Accurately observes, records, and reports to the RN all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and progress in a timely manner
Assists the RN with examinations and procedures according to departmental procedure
Demonstrates competency in basic and intermediate care skills as verified and validated by nurse mentor, clinical preceptor, nurse manager and/or nurse director. Assists the RN with procedures defined by the advanced skills inventory (where applicable)
Demonstrates competency in those skills identified on the skills inventory that may be carried out independently (where applicable)
Demonstrates competency in those skills identified on the skills inventory (if applicable) that may be carried out under direct supervision of a RN
Educates self effectively and assists in peer education. Seeks educational opportunities to increase competence
Attends staff meetings and unit in-services as applicable
Assists the RN with indirect care by maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment to prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors, and employees
Thoroughly cleans assigned patient care areas according to departmental procedure
Thoroughly cleans assigned unit equipment according to schedule and/or need, and keeps hallway and work areas free of equipment according to departmental procedure
May act in the role of a sitter for a patient as assigned by the charge RN
May have limited access to medication including during transport of non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider
Qualification
Required
Must be entering their final semester/year of Diploma Program, Associate or Baccalaureate RN program of an accredited School of Nursing
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date
Company
WVU Medicine
West Virginia University Health System is a non-profit organization that offers a full range of healthcare services.
Founded in 1898
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Late StageLeadership Team
Albert L. Wright, Jr.
President and CEO
Zach Kerns
VP of Finance / CFO East Region
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