Job Summary: The Student Nurse Intern functions under the guidance and direct supervision of the Nurse Preceptor. Providing safe and effective delivery of patient care through assessment, goal setting, and outcome evaluation. Supporting the mission of Anderson Healthcare to exceed expectations in providing personal, convenient, quality healthcare. Practicing within the parameters of the Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act, Anderson Healthcare policies and procedures, and in accordance with professional nursing standards of providing care to primarily adult and geriatric populations.
Job Responsibilities:
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Nurse Preceptor:
- Effectively utilizes nursing process to ensure optimal nursing care and patient outcomes.
- Engages in activities to expand and / or enhance the professional nursing role, which includes integration of research and evidence-based practices.
- Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity.
- Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to primarily adult and geriatric populations as indicated.
- Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides ongoing education and evaluation. Documents readiness to learn, teaching, barriers, and outcomes.
- Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards.
