Nurse Intern Extern Job at Commonwealth Health, Wilkes Barre, PA

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  • Commonwealth Health
  • Wilkes Barre, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Nurse Intern supports patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), assisting with essential care tasks and fostering a therapeutic environment. This role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with the healthcare team, and providing safe, compassionate, and organized care to enhance the patient experience and contribute to the healing process.

Essential Functions

  • Provides basic patient care within scope of practice, including vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and patient comfort measures, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks.
  • Communicates effectively with the care team, including handoffs, reporting changes in patient conditions, and participating in bedside shift reports.
  • Develops clinical skills by asking questions, seeking feedback, and applying evidence-based practices under the guidance of an RN.
  • Maintains a clean and organized work environment, ensuring patient rooms, utility rooms, and shared workspaces meet safety and compliance standards.
  • Assists with basic equipment maintenance, such as glucometers, bladder scanners, and scales, and ensures timely removal, cleaning, and proper storage of patient care equipment after discharge.
  • Performs hourly rounding and provides purposeful patient interactions to foster therapeutic relationships and enhance the healing process.
  • Documents all tasks and observations clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner, adhering to facility policies and standards.
  • Upholds excellent customer service relations with patients, families, and internal/external departments.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program required and
  • Completion of fundamentals of clinicals in an accredited Nursing program required
  • 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare setting required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Basic understanding of patient care procedures and medical terminology.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with care standards.
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.

Licenses and Certifications

  • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
  • For Skilled Nursing - Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by State Department of Public Safety required

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Internship, Shift work,

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