NH STUDENT INTERN

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

GENERAL SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic Computer Skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be required to change from one task to another or different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS & DEMANDS:

• Have near normal hearing: Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice.
• Have near normal vision: Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors.
• Have good manual dexterity.
• Have good eye-hand foot coordination.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion.
• Continuously within shift (67-100%): Standing, Walking.
• Frequently within shift (34-66%): Bending/Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/carry up to 20lbs, Lift/carry > 20 lbs. with assistance.
• Occasionally within shift (1-33%): Sitting, Climbing, Twist at waist, Lift/Carry > 50 lbs. with assistance, Reaching above shoulder.

MISSION STATEMENT:

QUALITY HEALTHCARE: In our continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve, the Hospital Authority of Miller County is committed to the delivery of superior, safe, cost-effective healthcare through the provisions of education prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Responsible for interviewing residents weekly to identify concerns or question that will be reviewed by the IDT in the care plan meeting.
• Responsible for reviewing the resident activities calendar daily and assisting activities director in preparation, conducting, and cleaning up during each group activity. 
• Responsible for visiting and interacting with resident daily.
• Responsible for completing side rail audits weekly.
• Responsible for collecting resident’s store list weekly.
• Responsible for distributing items bought at the store to residents weekly.
• Responsible for cleaning and changing oxygen concentrator filters weekly and cleaning the oxygen concentrator exterior weekly.
• Responsible for cleaning resident IV pumps, feeding pumps, and poles weekly.
• Responsible for auditing our emergency supplies weekly (flashlights and batteries).
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to supervisor, nurse managers, coworkers and physicians.
• Responsible for knowing nursing home policies and being familiar with services that are available.
• Responsible for cleaning and organizing storage rooms weekly.
• Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity; ensures confidentiality of residents’ records
• Interacts professionally with resident/family and provides expl