Student Nurse Intern Job at Yale New Haven Health, New Haven, CT

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  • Yale New Haven Health
  • New Haven, CT

Job Description

Overview: To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Student Nurse Intern (SNI) is defined as a nursing student who is currently enrolled in an accredited BSN School/Department of Nursing Program. The student nurse has successfully completed their school's Fundamental Nursing Skills Laboratory and is currently enrolled in or has completed at least one semester of relevant Clinical practicum in their School/Department of Nursing Program. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse the Student Nurse Intern will perform unlicensed clinical skills and provide environmental support to the unit. Students will NOT prepare or administer any medications, prepare, initiate or administer any IV or arterial therapy, prepare or administer blood or blood components, or accept physician or LIP orders. Students will work with RN preceptor/mentor on all designated activities. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities:
  • 1. Safety and Emergency Management: Responds appropriately to patient and hospital based emergency situations.
    • 1.1 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.
  • 2. Nursing Process: Practices within the Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC) Model and applies nursing process under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
    • 2.1 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.
  • 3. Patient Population: Demonstrates an increased level of clinical competence and clinical judgment by relating nursing theory to practice. Collaborates with RN regarding the following:
    • 3.1 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.
  • 4. Procedures and Therapies: Provides direct nursing care and performs clinical nursing skills under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
    • 4.1 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. Performs all patient care procedures safely following the hospital's policies and procedures.
  • 5. Leadership: Refines communication skills with patients, families and multi-disciplinary health team members, develops professional relationships and demonstrates increased professional accountability.
    • 5.1 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.
Qualifications:

EDUCATION


The Student Nurse Intern (SNI) is defined as a nursing student who is currently enrolled in an accredited BSN School/ Department of Nursing program.


EXPERIENCE


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.


LICENSURE


CPR/BLS Healthcare Provider


PHYSICAL DEMAND


Special working conditions and physical activities: Requires prolonged standing, walking, use of sight, hearing, and touch, moving/lifting patients of varying weights

Job Tags

Daily paid, Internship, Immediate start,

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