Student Nurse Associate-Summer Intern

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
• Health grades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non‑profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well‑being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

Nuvance Health is offering a temporary paid internship for twelve weeks (May‑August) over the summer working at one of our Nuvance locations within the system. This nursing internship opportunity is for nursing students who are currently enrolled in an accredited baccalaureate RN nursing program or an accredited ASN program.

• Works directly with nurse preceptor / mentor to implement nursing orders (within scope) promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each.
• Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities, including unit specific equipment and standards.
• Provides patient comfort by participating in tasks appropriate for unit.
• Provides for patient safety through preventative measures as determined by the unit specific requirements.
• Enters data into the computer system as applicable.
• Communicates all patient and visitor information and observations to precepting / mentoring registered nurse.li>
• Always reports any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patient; reports all unusual conditions or reactions to the precepting / mentoring nurse.
• Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Responds to priorities promptly, exercise good judgement in setting priorities for activities based on unit requirements.
• Uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment and a clean, well-stocked work area.
• Maintains patient safety for patients requiring one to one patient care observation at the discretion of the precepting / mentoring RN.
• May perform the specific tasks at the discretion of a RN upon the completion of validated competency (refer to orientation checklist).
• Follows hospital standards of service excellence;
  Enhances the patient experience through attention to patient and family needs.
• Maintains and Model Nuvance Health Values.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of junior year in a BSN accredited nursing program.
• Applicants must have achieved and maintained a 3.0 GPA and be in good standing with the university.

• Successful completion of the university specified nursing program objectives for freshman through junior year.

• Must have current AHA Basic Life Support Card.

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational:
Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort:
Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment:
Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company:
Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 160

Department:
Nursing Float Pool

Exempt:
No

Salary Range: $20.54 Hourly