Nursing Intern - Cardiac Stepdown Unit - PRN / Contingent - Day Shift

NURSING INTERN - CARDIOVASCULAR STEPDOWN UNIT - CONTINGENT / PRN - DAY SHIFT

Shift: Days, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Three 12-hour shifts per six-week scheduling period or based on unit practice

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Under the supervision of a nurse, provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• Completes assigned nursing orders as directed by preceptor, including assisting patient with activities of daily living and taking vital signs.
• Observes patient status and responses.
• Documents and reports observations to preceptor or other appropriate staff.
• Assists preceptor with development of care plan by reporting test results and patient observations.
• Performs other tasks as assigned, including environmental services and preparing/transporting patients for diagnostic services.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.