Nurse Intern - Cardiac Stepdown (Part Time) - 6028

Will assist in the delivery of patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse **** **Details:** - Reports to the job as scheduled or give proper notification of absence. - Performs delegated tasks within job description in a timely manner. - Follows all standard safety precautions and utilizes appropriate measures to promote and maintain patient safety. - Maintains safe environment. - Performs kitchen, transport, and supply duties as assigned. - Observes and reports pertinent information to the nurse, documents on patient record. - Documents tasks performed on the patient record. - Annually completes required competency assessments; maintains necessary job knowledge and skills documented in Nursing Administration. - Demonstrates knowledge of procedures to be followed in fire or disaster situations. - Utilizes principles of growth and development and the aging process when providing nursing care to patients ranging in age from neonate to geriatrics. - Demonstrates a caring attitude in relationship with others. - Utilizes appropriate communication to establish a relationship with patient and family. - Utilizes interpersonal techniques which facilitate a productive relationship while working with colleagues and personnel. - Seeks assistance as needed. - Accepts reassignment as needed. - Maintains confidentiality. - Performs other duties as required or assigned. - Follows the standards of conduct and policies and procedures of St. Mary’s Medical Center and applicable laws and regulations and reports violations through the appropriate chain of command. - Demonstrates knowledge of operation to include but not limited to the required unit specific equipment/procedures. - Demonstrates knowledge of on-going unit specific performance improvement activities. **** **Education Requirements:** Documental proficiency of basic technical skills and current enrollment in an approved school of nursing or a graduate from an approved school of nursing in the process of receiving a temporary permit. **** **Work Requirement:** Each Nurse Intern (RN) must work a minimum twenty hours a week. Individual exceptions may be made by the Clinical Manager related to school and clinical schedules. **** **Certifications/Skills:** BLS required. Verbal ability required to communicate with patients and understand instructions received from nursing staff; manual dexterity required to use hands easily and skillfully while aiding patients.