Nurse Intern

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Assists with data collection and documentation.
• Assists with patient basic care and comfort measures.
• Performs activities of patient nutrition including feeding orally or tube feedings.
• Performs all activities in a manner appropriate for patient’s age and physical condition.
• May assist with special procedures and perform other department specific skills not requiring licensure under the supervision of a licensed Nursing personnel.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves them in the formation of the plan of care. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patient and family.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Attempts to problem solve when appropriate.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to be flexible.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Operates and maintains equipment safely and correctly.

Professional Requirements:

• Adheres to dress code: appearance is neat and clean.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency policies. Participates in drills.
• Reports to work (and Clinical Conferences) on time and as scheduled. Completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty. Uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Attends weekly Nurse Intern Clinical Conferences. 
• Attends in-services and completes documentation as required.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Utilizes Standard Precautions and proper techniques in handling chemical agents. Reports environmental hazards.
• Exhibits the JCMH “Standards of Performance” at all times.

Education/Regulatory Requirements & Experience:

• Successfully completed first two semesters of Nursing School RN Program.
• Previous work history that demonstrates steady attendance and punctuality is required.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.

Physical Demands:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see attached description. Near visual & hearing acuity required to perform essential duties of position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care. 

Lifting, Pushing, Pulling (Place an “X” in one column for each activity)

Activities level Occasional Frequent Constant Not at All Restricted activity

    % of day 1-33 % 33 – 66 % 66 – 100 % 0 %

< 10 lbs. X 

11 lbs. – 20 lb. X

21 lbs. – 50 lbs. X

51 lbs. – 75 lbs. X

76 lbs. – 100 lbs. X

100 lbs. + X

Other Physical Activities (Place an “X” in one column for each activity)

Activities level Occasional Frequent Constant Not at All

 % of day 1-33 % 33 – 66 % 66 – 100 % 0 %

Bending X

Climbing X

Crawling X

Digging X

Driving car/truck X

Gripping/pinching 

(forceful/repetitive)

Kneeling X

Operating Heavy Equipment 

(i.e. forklift)

                                                                                                                            X

Reaching Forward X

Reaching Overhead X

Squatting X

Typing/Computer X

Using Heavy Tools (i.e. 

welding)

                                                                                                                            X

Working at heights X

Walking, Sitting, Standing (Please indicate percentage of shift.)

Activities % Per shift

Walking 33%

Sitting 33%

Standing 33%