Student Intern - Oncology - PRN

Job Description

Job Summary 

Lutheran Hospital Student Intern schedule: PRN - Varied Hours and Shifts - Flexible around school schedules

Attention nursing school students!  Begin your career in nursing at Lutheran Hospital, while you are in school as a Student Intern! Under the supervision of a unit Supervisor and the clinical leadership of a Registered Nurse, you will perform basic patient care procedures to support the unit healthcare team for one or more 12 hour shifts per week.

• No Experience is required. Lutheran Health Network will provide formalized training classes! 
•  Students are typically in their final year of nursing school and within 1 year of graduation. Successful completion of approved clinical nursing courses i.e. Med/Surg I or equivalent and Pharmacology. 
•  Transcripts of classes must be submitted to confirm graduation date and period of time in actual program
•  Student Interns are then required to successfully pass boards within 120 days (4 months) from graduation date
  
  You may also perform functions of the Patient Care Technician (PCT), which provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in alignment with the PCT's training and the department's needs. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (LVN at Texas facilities), the PCT supports patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and organized care environment, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team. 
  
  Essential Functions
• Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
• Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
• Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Communicates patient information effectively to the care team, adapts to change, and maintains professionalism in all interactions.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
• May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred