Job Summary
The Nurse Intern I performs select procedures and treatments. Maintains patient care units in orderly condition and assists RN as requested.
Core Job Responsibilities
Carries out specific duties as directed by a floor RN to support patient healing and care delivery. Provides direct patient care which may include bathing, oral and hair care, bed making, ambulation and positioning, toileting. Takes and records patient measurements such as intake and output, vital signs, weights. Answers patient call lights in a timely manner. Independently performs and documents tasks such as the following in a safe, appropriate, timely manner as directed: Collects specimens (urine, stool, sputum), labels and sends to lab. Lifts and transfers patients using proper body mechanics, patient transfer devices and techniques. Sets up portable oxygen. Sets up suction equipment. Applies and sets up tele...