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This internship offers nursing students an exciting opportunity to transition into clinical practice! Student nurses selected for this internship will fulfill the role of a student nurse technician. Upon fulfilling minimum requirements, additional benefits of this role include a guaranteed interview for the Bristol Health Graduate Nurse Residency Program at the conclusion of the internship, mentoring from a Professional Development Coordinator, and nursing shadow experiences.
The Student Nurse Technician (SNT) performs a wide variety of patient care tasks utilizing a Patient Focused Care model. Follows standardized procedures prescribed in a clinical pathway, including activities related to direct patient care, diagnostic testing, patient transport and documentation. Works in collaboration with PCAs and RNs to ensure safe, efficient patient care. May perform fundamental clinical skills under the direct observation and guidance of RN.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Performs all patient care safely following Bristol Health policies and procedures. Ensures patient confidentiality and safety at all times. Consistently follows infection control and universal precaution techniques. Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and families. Consistently utilizes principles of safe lifting and body mechanics. Demonstrates knowledge of the population-specific differences and needs of patients and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers.
Joins RN to accept patient report on assignments and all other patient related conferences with the care team. Collaborates with the RN to assess patients, identify problems/needs and formulation of nursing interventions in response. Communicates immediately to the RN all changes in patient conditions and utilizes the emergency response system when needed. Collects and documents data (vital signs, intake/output, etc.) in the patient's' electronic medical record. Follows established procedures in performing selected nursing functions under the supervision of RN.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed,
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