Student Nurse Internship - Summer 2026
Yale New Haven Health
Student Nurse Internship - Summer 2026
Yale New Haven Health
Posted 6 days ago
Internship
Greenwich, Connecticut
In Person
Smart Summary
The intern is responsible for assisting in the delivery of direct and indirect high-quality, patient and family-centered care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse mentor. Key duties include demonstrating basic skills in observing, assessing, communicating patient needs, planning and providing direct patient care, and performing non-therapeutic functions as directed.
This student nurse internship is for individuals with a high school diploma or equivalent who are currently enrolled in an accredited School/Department of Nursing program. Candidates should have successfully completed their school's Fundamental Nursing Skills Laboratory and be enrolled in or have completed at least one semester of relevant clinical practicum, as well as possess good interpersonal skills.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Patient Care
Observation
Assessment
Communication
Planning
Accountability
Professional Growth
Laboratory Testing
Specimen Collection
Interpersonal Skills
Job Description
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Responsible for assisting in the delivery of both direct and indirect high quality, patient and family centered care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse mentor/preceptor. Essential duties and job responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
- 1. Demonstrates basic skill in observing, assessing and communicating patient needs.
- 1.1 Identifies changes in patient's condition and reports pertinent and concise information to members of the healthcare team in conjunction with RN mentor.
- 2. Demonstrates basic skill in planning and providing direct patient care.
- 2.1 Accepts report with RN mentor on patient assignment.
- 3. Completes non-therapeutic functions as directed.
- 3.1 Follows correct procedure in performing non-therapeutic functions as directed/supervised by RN mentor.
- 4. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in performance of role.
- 4.1 Attendance meets Human Resources Student Nurse Intern guidelines.
- 5. Demonstrates development in professoinal growth through daily activities.
- 5.1 Identifies areas in performance needing improvement.
- 6. Performs decentralized laboratory testing as credentialed and following established policies and procedures.
- 6.1 Appropriately collects specimens (stool specimen and/or blood glucose), performs tests and interprets results under the direction and/or supervision of RN mentor. If assigned to Labor and Delivery may also collect urine specimen.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent. Currently enrolled in an accredited School/Department of Nursing program.
EXPERIENCE
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 the school's program.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Good interpersonal skills.
YNHHS Requisition ID
175478
Yale New Haven Health
Yale New Haven Health is making it easier for people to access the latest medical treatments, advanced research and innovations through our five outstanding hospitals – Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Westerly – and our affiliation with the prestigious Yale University and its highly-ranked Yale School of Medicine. Plus, our patients benefit from access to hundreds of dedicated primary care physicians and specialists in Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. We also have advanced clinical relationships with multiple hospitals and numerous outpatient locations throughout the state so you can get the care you need, when you need it. As one organization, we’re working together to make health care more patient-focused, more accessible and more cost-effective. Some call it personalized medicine. We call it good care. For more information, check out the YNHHS Web site: www.ynhhs.org
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