Job Description

TITLE:LPN/RN Intern

LOCATION: Americus Georgia

REPORTS TO:DON/ADON

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Observe in the delivery of both direct and indirect nursing care under the direction and supervision of a LPN or RN registered nurse. To give the nursing student an opportunity to experience a realistic working environment, gain experience in an employment situation, and to provide insight into the practice of professional nursing.
This position does not replace direct patient care providers, and is intended to be primarily an observational experience. However, Nursing Interns with active certification or licensure may perform limited duties under the supervision of an RN and in accordance with orientation and competency assessment completion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY

Under the guidance and immediate supervision of an assigned registered nursethe nurse intern will observe nursing care that aligns with the plan of care within the scope of nursing practice,certification, and licensure and competency assessment.

These duties may include:

  • Develop and demonstrate an ability to apply critical thinking skills to clinical practice when assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for individuals.
  • Develop ability to perform physical assessments, develop and implement plans of care, identify patient outcomes, and evaluate patient responses.
  • Demonstrate an ability to work with others in a positive and effective manner
  • Assist the patient with activities of daily living including but not limited to: hygiene, mobility, nutrition and elimination needs.
  • Obtain and document patient data and information.
  • Assist with non-licensed nursing procedures and tasks as directed by the RN
  • Documentation of care, treatment provided under his/her scope of practice
  • Help maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

*Functions limited to observation for non-licensed/certified interns.

KEY STRENGTHS AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • Accepted into a nursing program at an accredited school of nursing
  • Current LPN License or C.N.A active in GA Registry is a plus.

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