2024 University Hospitals Nursing Intern Program

Position #: 23000C0D
Position: 2024 University Hospitals Nursing Intern Program
UH Facility: University Hospitals
Shift: Variable
Status: Full-time
Work Days of Week: M-F, Rot wknd and Holidays

City: Shaker Heights

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These words are more than just our mission, they embody the opportunities available to the world-class doctors, nurses, health care professionals and support staff who choose to join University Hospitals and Be the Difference.

From entry to executive level, every position and every professional at University Hospitals has a direct impact on our ability to offer excellent care to our patients, their families and our community.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

Applications submitted after 11:59pm on November 17, 2023 will only be considered for RN Intern opportunities in Adult Acute Care or Home Care areas.

University Hospitals is currently accepting applications for our 2024 Summer Nursing Internship Program. The nursing internship is a 10-week, temporary, paid summer position that provides nursing students the opportunity to work with a highly skilled RN preceptor in a supportive learning environment. The program assists the Nursing Intern to improve communication, critical thinking, clinical, and time management skills while increasing self-confidence and
clinical competence.

The Nurse Intern functions within the registered nurse’s scope of practice under the direct supervision of an RN preceptor. The Nurse Intern provides patient care for individuals and their families, with the goal of assisting individuals in attaining, maintaining, and restoring optimal health. The Nurse Intern implements her/his role through collaboration with the clinical preceptor and/or clinical faculty. 

Essential duties include:

Introduce self to patients and families as a Nurse Intern, explains the role to them, and orients them to the nursing unit.

Contributes to the nursing process and evidence-based practice in increasingly complex situations in collaboration with the clinical preceptor.

Demonstrates competence and comfort in the integration and application of patient care to selected patients.

Identifies concepts of professional socialization and development

Exhibits accountability for own actions

Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies i.e. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, and electronic monitoring devices.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

The 2024 University Hospitals Nursing Intern Program is open to nursing students enrolled at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, Hiram College, Kent State University (and Kent regional campuses), University of Mount Union, Notre Dame, and Ursuline College.

Education/Expertise:

Entering or currently in their final year of an accredited BSN or ADN Nursing program with a graduation date between December 2024 and May 2025.

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Students who are hired as a Nurse Intern are required to enroll in a two–credit course offered by their school.

Experience & Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of nursing practice & process.

Completion of theory and clinical experience in assigned area required with written recommendations from clinical instructors.

Special Skills & Equipment Knowledge:

Ability to assume professional relationship with other healthcare professionals in exchanging information for the well-being of patients and their families.
Ability to collaborate with patients, families, visitors and nursing staff in developing and implementing nursing care plans.