Job Description

Nurse Intern

Job Code: 29123

Position Summary

A Nurse Intern is a currently enrolled nursing student who is employed in a non-licensed capacity by an Idaho Board of Nursing-approved healthcare agency. A Nurse Intern may, under licensed registered nurse supervision, perform all functions approved by the Board for unlicensed assistive personnel. The Nurse Intern will be paired with a primary RN and assume the duties of an unlicensed assistive personnel for the paired patient assignment. With a reduced patient assignment, the Nurse Intern may perform nursing interventions alongside the primary RN when time allows.

Details:

This is a prn position, which requires a commitment of one 12-hour shift per week, with the opportunity to work up to 36 hours per week to match your preceptors schedule throughout the summer. Once we approach fall, your commitment would be to work one 8-12 hour shift a month.

Application Deadline: April 1st*
Unit placement will be within one of our medical-surgical units and determined after the interview process is completed and selections have been made.

Anticipated program start date: June 9th*

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Nurse Intern provides optimal patient care through data collection and collaboration with a primary RN to further learn the nursing process and perform approved-nursing interventions for all patient populations served at Kootenai Health



Works with the patient's physical, motor/sensory adaptation, cognitive, and psychological needs specific to the population being served and meets standards of quality as measured by the unit/department age specific competency standards. When possible, the family or those significant to the family are considered as part of the care



Supports the department by answering call lights for all patients and notifies staff responsible if unable to meet patient need



Follows the delegation process when receiving requests from a team member



Reads charts, dials, equipment settings, literature, and other printed and handwritten materials



Communicates with patients, physicians, families, and co-workers in person and on telephone



Assists patients with activities of daily living



Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and/or gathers vital signs



Aids physicians and nursing staff members with procedures



Utilizes the electronic medical record to document patient care



Performs other related duties as assigned



Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field



Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function



Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Must be actively enrolled and in good standing in an accredited nursing program for the duration of internship; upon graduation, may continue to work as a nurse intern for up to 3 months



Successful completion of a Nursing Fundamentals course



Entering or currently in the last year of nursing school



Proof of a Nurse Apprentice or Nurse Intern Approval Letter from the Idaho Board of Nursing



Intent to pursue Nurse Residency at Kootenai Health



Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, etc.



BLS required

Working Conditions

Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position



Must be able to lift and move up to 35 lbs



Typical equipment used in a clinical role



Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend



Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment



Must be able to assist in patient transfer

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet(TM) Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email

careers@kh.org

with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.


An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more Robust and interactive employee referral program And much more


Location: Kootenai Health Nursing - Transition to Practice

Schedule: PRN - (As Needed), Variable