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Job Summary and Responsibilities
2027 Nursing Intern
As our 2027 Nursing Intern, you will help our patients receive high-quality, compassionate care so they can achieve optimal health outcomes. Throughout this 240-hour internship, you will assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual patient care in the nursing unit. You will be expected to support the delivery of care according to policies, procedures, and the State Nurse Practice Act. To be successful in this role, you must be skilled in delivering comprehensive patient care while adhering to established standards.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to our mission, values, and Journey Beyond Excellence expectations to foster a compassionate, healing environment, providing physiological, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and visitors.
- Assure quality of care by adhering to policies, philosophies, and standards of care regulated by the ND State Board of Nursing, the ND nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
- Utilize the nursing process, including planning, assessment, intervention, and evaluation, to assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan of care for the patient and family focused on optimal patient outcomes.
- Meet the educational needs of patients, families, and co-workers utilizing principles and current professional literature to achieve positive learning outcomes.
- Support the delegation of nursing care with respect based on knowledge of staff qualifications, competencies, and individual patient care needs.
- Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
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Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Completion of 5th semester of accredited Baccalaureate Nursing Program by May 2027.
- Commitment to complete 240 internship hours.
- Working knowledge of clinical skills in the delivery of patient care.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (or must be obtained within the orientation period).
- Good communication skills necessary for constant communication, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, and medical center staff.
- Accountable for own conduct and promotes and supports positive working relationships among staff, between other disciplines, departments, families, visitors, and patients.
- Maintains confidentiality.
Where You’ll Work
Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.
CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.
CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.
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