Overview

Yale New Haven Hospital's

Summer 2021 Student Nurse Internship Program

Overview

The program will provide an opportunity for direct patient care, development of interdisciplinary communication and collaboration skills, and increased clinical competency. Student Nurse Interns will work side by side with a highly skilled, experienced nurse preceptor. The program will foster confidence in the student nurse interns and serve as a valuable transition to practice in understanding the professional nursing role.

Student Nurse Interns will receive a comprehensive orientation. The program offers an educational experience intended to optimize nursing knowledge, with an emphasis on the provision of safe and quality care, integrating concepts of patient and family centered care, and communication with the multidisciplinary health care team. In addition to learning opportunities on the unit, such as patient care conferences and team rounds, an education program will be provided to address topics related to professional nursing.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

The YNHH Summer Intern Program is a paid mentorship designed for BSN student nurses who are currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing and graduate December 2021/January 2022 or Summer 2022.

Date of Program June 21, 2021 to August 6, 2021

LocationsSt Raphael and York St Campuses

Hours per week 24 hrs/week, day shift, some weekends (no

off-shifts or holidays)

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited BSN program - entering senior year

• Successful completion of at least 1 clinical rotation and Fundamental of Nursing prior to start of program

• Able to provide proof of current BLS Certification

• Must commit to work 24 hours/week every week for the duration of the program - you must be available to start on June 21, 2021
  

The majority of unit assignments will be medical and surgical units.

No matter what specialty you might be interested in pursuing as a new graduate RN, this internship program will give you a solid knowledge and skills base for wherever you start your career after you graduate.

To be considered, you must submit by 4/23/2021 4:30 PM

• formal and complete application


• attach/upload a current, up-to-date resume which includes your GPA

Responsibilities

The Student Nurse Intern (SNI) is defined as a nursing student who is currently enrolled in an accredited BSN School/Department of Nursing Program.

The student nurse has successfully completed their school's Fundamental Nursing Skills Laboratory and is currently enrolled in or has completed at least one semester of relevant Clinical practicum in their School/Department of Nursing Program.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse the Student Nurse Intern will perform unlicensed clinical skills and provide environmental support to the unit.

Students will NOT prepare or administer any medications, prepare, initiate or administer any IV or arterial therapy, prepare or administer blood or blood components, or accept physician or LIP orders.

Students will work with RN preceptor/mentor on all designated activities.

Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration.

This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel.

Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION (number of years and type required to perform the position duties):

The Student Nurse Intern (SNI) is defined as a nursing student who is currently enrolled in an accredited BSNSchool/ Department of Nursing program and will be entering their senior year (completed their junior year).

EXPERIENCE (number of years and type required to meet an acceptable level of performance):

The SNI has successfully completed their schools' Fundamental Nursing Skills Laboratory and is currently enrolledin or has completed at least one semester of relevant clinical practicum in the School of Nursing program.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

ACCOUNTABILITY (how this position is held accountable for such as goals achievement, budget adherence, orother areas of accountability):Work in a casual status position and assigned to work with a Registered Nurse to provide patient care. The ultimateresponsibility for patient care is the responsibility of the Registered Nurse. Utilizes and manages material resourcesin a cost-effective manner.

COMPLEXITY (describe planning, problem solving, decision making, creative activity, or other special factorsinherent in the responsibilities of this position):

In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the rightthing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences),accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic).The SNA will perform clinical skills and assist with the nursing plan of care under the direct supervision of theRegistered Nurse.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current BLS required