Nurse Intern - Emergency Room - Full Time - Variable

ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital has been providing high-quality health care services to the Branch County community since 1939. Located in Coldwater, Michigan, ProMedica Coldwater has 71 acute medical beds and 16 adult psychiatric beds to care for patients and their families.

Nurse Intern I  Nurse Intern I is a caregiver enrolled in the final year of an accredited ADN RN nursing program or final two year of an accredited BSN RN nursing program.  This individual will assume responsibility and accountability for a group of patients utilizing the nursing process.

Nurse Intern II     The Nurse Intern II is a caregiver who has graduated from an accredited nursing program as an RN or LPN or is a licensed RN or LPN in another state.  This individual will assume responsibility and accountability for a group of patients utilizing the nursing process.

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE</span>

     Currently enrolled in last year of accredited ADN nursing program or last two years of a BSN nursing program or graduate nurse

     The Intern I position will be in effect no greater than 1 year if an ADN or 2 years if in a BSN

     The Intern II position will be in effect no greater than 6 months

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES</span>

     Ability to function in a team environment

     Able to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team

     Demonstrates sound clinical skills and judgment

     Ability to deal effectively with a changing environment and be open to new ideas

LICENSURE / REGISTRATION / CERTIFICATION

     BCLS required

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

     Demonstrates knowledge and use of standard precautions and PPE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

     Medium - - - lifting 50 lbs maximum, with frequent lifting / carrying up to 25 lbs

     Frequent prolonged standing / walking

     Lifts, positions, pushes, or transfers patients

     Must be able to read and speak the English language

     Must be able to see, hear and move intermittently, or use prosthetics that will enable you to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements 
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