Nurse Intern - 2024 Summer Nursing Program

Job Description:
Summer Nursing Program 2024:
Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2024.
*Applicant must attach one letter of recommendation from their professor to the application to be considered.*
Position Highlights:

• Sign on bonus: None
• Position: Nurse Intern (Nursing Student - Patient Care Technician PD)
• Location: Chicago
• Full Time/Part Time: Student will commit to full-time Nurse Intern Program Schedule of 8 weeks. Program runs from 6/10/2024 - 8/9/2024. Interns will not work the week of July 1st.
• Hours: Monday-Friday; possible weekend coverage; Commitment is 32 hours per week; day or pm shift.
• Three (eight-hour) or two (12-hour) days per week will be scheduled in the role of a nursing assistant on the home unit, working under the direction of an assigned staff nurse.
• One (eight-hour) day per week will be provided to "shadow" a nurse on a specialty unit. Shadow days as a Nurse Intern provides the opportunity to "follow" a staff RN, observe patient populations in the specialty, and perform skills under the RN's direct supervision.
• Nurse Interns may be scheduled for either the day or pm shift and may rotate at the end of the first 4 weeks. Scheduled Nurse Interns are not part of the unit staffing grid.
• Nurse Interns hired for the Summer Program may opt into the Year-Round Program. If the Nurse Intern does not chose to continue, employment will terminate after the eight-week commitment.
• Required Travel: None

What you will need:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Current enrollment in an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
• Current certification on IDPH's health care worker registry
• BLS through the American Heart Association
• Completed at least one clinical rotation
• Have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or above during the Academic Year preferred
• Provide one letter of recommendation from their professor
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with others
• Ability to effectively handle confidential information, stress, and organize time and tasks

General Summary:
Nursing students function in the role of Nurse Intern by performing tasks related to the functioning of the nursing unit and the provision of patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. In addition, performs selected patient care tasks, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, while learning the role, skills, and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions

• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Swedish Hospital, demonstrates a service orientation, and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the hospital.
• Performs patient care activities as directed.
• Performs selected patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Enhances own growth and development.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

PATIENT CARE/AGE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Nurse Interns working in specialty areas possess a knowledge of policies/procedures specific to that patient population including age specific needs (e.g. Nurse Intern working with pediatric patients would receive credentialing regarding the needs of children and adolescents). Each unit is responsible for providing specific credentialing.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
N/A
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS

• Patients
• Relatives/Visitors of Patients
• Physicians, Nursing Staff
• Other department personnel
• Patient care related equipment

ACCESS TO PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION
Name, Demographic, & Clinical
Computer system access for the Nursing Division is assigned based on criteria as specified in Policy # 08-113-0, and on the minimum necessary as described in this job description. Approval for level of access is given by the system administrator (for Nursing Division this is Nursing Informatics) or the department that has ownership of system/module. See computer system Access Control policy.
ENVIRONMENT

• Lifting and supporting of patients
• Pushing/pulling of carts, wheelchairs and other equipment
• Walking/standing for major portion of working time
• Use of computer
• Potential for exposure to chemicals, airborne diseases, blood and body fluids

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Overall Qualifications: