Elaboration:
Supervision and Guidance:
● Nurse interns work closely with experienced RNs, receiving guidance and instruction on proper procedures and protocols.
Patient Care:
● Interns assist with basic patient care tasks and reporting patient conditions.
Clinical Skills:
● Interns gain hands-on experience with various clinical skills, including medication administration and patient assessment.
Learning and Development:
● Internships provide opportunities for students to learn from experienced nurses, build professional networks, and explore different areas of nursing.
Professional Development:
● Internships may include participation in professional development activities such as workshops and seminars, further enhancing the intern's knowledge and skills.
Clinical Duties: Patient Care
Taking Vital Signs:
● Measuring and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, and height/weight.
Assisting with Examinations:
● Preparing patients for exams, ensuring comfort, and assisting providers during examinations.
Administering Medications:
● Administering oral, injectable, and topical medications under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Collecting & Processing Specimens:
● Obtaining blood, urine, and other specimens for laboratory testing. Processing specimens in centrifuge and aliquot.
Performing Lab Tests:
● Performing CLIA waived testing.
Patient Education:
● Provide patients with approved instructions on medications, procedures, and other health-related information.
Phlebotomy:
● Drawing blood from patients for various medical tests and procedures.
Administrative Duties:
Scheduling:
● Scheduling patient appointments, processing referrals, and managing the provider’s schedule.
Medical Records:
● Maintaining accurate and organized patient medical records, including medical histories, vital signs, and treatment plans.
Insurance and Billing:
● Processing insurance claims, handling billing inquiries, and updating patient insurance information.
Patient Communication:
● Greeting patients, checking them in and out, and answering patient inquiries.
Inventory Management:
● Maintaining and stocking medical supplies and equipment.