Nurse Intern 2 - Nursing Education

Position Summary:

Assists professional nursing staff by performing specific patient care tasks, within the scope of practice for Nurse Intern.

Qualifications:

Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.

Completion of the following competencies per instruction and agreement (not allowed to complete shaded areas until graduation and GN permit achieved)

Demonstrate Nursing Process elements within 3 months of hire or transfer:

Assessment

Diagnosis

Planning

Intervention

Evaluation

Complete the following competencies within 3 months of hire or transfer:

Unit Orientation

Unit Safety

Attendance requirements

Appropriate documentation and chart review

Demonstrate effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills.

Technical skills accuracy including equipment use

Appropriate Delegation

Age-specific Care

Professional Communication

Body Substance Isolation

Participation in Code Blue

Assist with proper patient preparation (diagnostic studies, peri-operative, reinforce patient teaching)

Obtains medication from automated dispensing system. Does not administer medications

IV Therapy (may start IV only)

Restraint Training