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Student Nurse Intern - Summer Program
Location:
Maryland Heights, MO
Description:
Ranken Jordan is the country's first pediatric bridge hospital. Inpatients and outpatients with complex medical conditions, injuries and illnesses come to our one-of-a-kind facility from throughout the region to get better faster and prepare for the transition back to home. We are looking for amazing new TEAM MEMBERS like you! A Peek Behind the Room Divider: Founded in 1941 by Mary Ranken Jordan who implored her staff to "...consider the children, first, in all that we do." These words still guide every employee, every day. Our guiding mission is to help kids and their families' transition from hospital to home. That means we practice world-class pediatric medicine to treat the symptoms but we also train parents and caregivers to provide a high-level of care at home so patients continue to progress after discharge "Care Beyond the Bedside" means that our kids receive their therapies and rehab away from their rooms and out of their beds as much as 70% of the day. The rest of the time, they are playing just being kids in our state of the art facility designed to inspire children! JOB SUMMARY: Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital is looking for Student Nurse Interns for June 2023 start. The program offers selected nursing students the opportunity to work at Ranken Jordan as a Nurse Assistant. In this role you will be following established policies and procedure, renders safe, appropriate nursing care and treatments under the direction of a Supervising Staff Nurse for neonatal, pediatric and/or adolescent patients with a wide variety of medical conditions. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the policies and mission of Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital. Protects patients, visitors, and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols . Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure: Yes DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Patient Care : Performs prescribed and ordered, safe and appropriate nursing care and treatments under the direction of the Supervising Staff Nurse. Appropriate nursing care includes but is not limited to obtaining vital signs, ADLs (bathing, assisting with dressing, oral care, toileting/diapering, oral feeding, tube feeding), obtaining patient measurements (weight, height, OFC), measuring and recording intake and output, transferring patients in and out of bed, sterile straight catherization, catheter care, and making occupied and unoccupied beds. 2. Communication : Uses clear, concise, and legible documentation of information in the medical record. Provides accurate, concise, and ongoing report to supervising Staff Nurse and team members. Maintains strict confidentiality regarding patients and other protected health information at all times. Consistently creates and contributes to an exceptional patient experience by establishing a compassionate environment through timely responses to patients' needs, practicing open communication, while consistently providing physical, emotional, and psychological support to patients and caregivers. 3. Planning : Plans and organizes workload, setting priorities for optimal patient care. Functions as a member of the team as measured by active participation in department initiatives, unit meetings, committees, and special projects. 4. Professionalism : Functions within the standards set forth by the Clinical Services Department and Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital. Represents Ranken Jordan in a professional manner through communication and appearance. Knows and follows the mission of Ranken Jordan. 5. Safety: Delivers quality patient care under the supervision of a Staff Nurse in the safest manner possible. Follows Ranken Jordan policy regarding hand hygiene. May assist in patient transport as directed and supervised by Staff Nurse. Advocates and provides support for patients during physician visits, clinic visits and emergency visits to the hospital. 6. Education : Attends in-service educational opportunities when available. 7 . All other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager/Supervising Staff Nurse. STUDENT NURSE INTERN JOB PURPOSE: To engage and support qualified candidates interested in working as a nurse assistant while pursuing their nursing degree and remain with Ranken Jordan upon graduation. This role will allow the candidate to participate and enhance their critical thinking skills, nursing process and documentation, and care team collaboration for patient care. Student Nurse Interns will either be categorized as a Student Nurse Intern I or Student Nurse Intern II and will be compensated based on their level within their nursing program. Interested Student Nurse Interns must meet ALL of the following criteria: Be enrolled in an Accredited Nursing Program Have successfully completed Fundamentals in Nursing Have current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association Eligible for graduation no sooner than 6 months Commit to working: Week1 - Orientation (Mon-Fri)- 8am - 4:30pm Week2 ( Mon-Sun) Student Nurse will be scheduled 24-36 hours during this time period- 2-3 12 hr shifts Week 3 (Mon-Sun) Student Nurse will be scheduled 24-36 hours during this time period- 2-3 12hr shifts After orientation work PRN hours which is- 2 12hr shifts per 6-week schedule (1 night or weekend shift) and 1 holiday of their choice per year. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: These include stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, grasping, pulling, pushing, climbing ladders, standing, carrying, and lifting of heavy loads (up to 35 lb.). Ranken Jordan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Ranken-Jordan Home for Convalescent Crippled Children Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital
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December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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