Why Mount Carmel?

With five hospitals, over 60 free-standing outpatient clinics, a college of nursing, a Medicare Advantage plan, and extensive outreach and community wellness programs, Mount Carmel Health System serves more than a million patients in central Ohio each year, and we've been a pillar of this community for more than 130 years. As a proud member of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our network of caring spans 22 states, 94 hospitals, and 133,000 colleagues nationwide.

We know that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our colleagues, so we invest in great people and all that we ask in return is that you come to work ready to make a difference and do the right thing.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee recognition incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (geographic restrictions apply)
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.  You Deserve To Get Paid Every Day!

Why Columbus?

The nation's 14th largest city, Columbus, Ohio is one of the fastest growing major metropolitan areas in the Midwest – ranked #1 for population growth, #1 for job growth, #1 for wage growth, and #1 real estate market. And with a vibrant blend of professional sports, world-class attractions, creative cuisines, and a flourishing music and arts scene, you'll never be found wanting for entertainment and experiences to call your own in Columbus. Learn more at www.experiencecolumbus.com!

About the job:

In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Nursing Intern I Surgical Services, in their junior year, and under the direction of the Registered Nurse, will provide basic nursing care to the surgical patient under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.  Functions within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the Organization.

What you'll do:

• Exhibits each of the Mount Carmel Service Behavior Standards holding self and others accountable and role modeling excellence for all to see.  For example:  demonstrate friendliness and courtesy, effective communication creates a professional environment and provides first class service.
• Meets population specific and all other competencies according to department requirements.
• Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to policy, procedures and plans that are in place to prevent workplace injury, violence or adverse outcome to associates and patients.
• Relationship-based Care: Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care throughout their experience at Mount Carmel following principles of our interdisciplinary care delivery system.
• (For patient care providers) Provides nursing care, ensures an environment of patient safety, promotes evidence-based practice and quality initiatives and exhibits professionalism in nursing practice with in the model of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program ® .
• The Surgery RN Intern performs within the scope of service allowed by Mount Carmel Heath System, under the directs supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Performs observable tasks including those related to direct patient care, including pre/post-operative patient assessment, operating room preparation, and education of the patient and family in collaboration with the supervising RN.
• Participate in and observes OR procedures and processes in collaboration with the supervising RN.
• Assists in providing safe positioning of patients under the direct supervision of the RN.
• Assists in surgical case preparation (equipment, supplies, and instruments).
• Assists with selection and application of appropriate wound dressing.
• Communicates and collaborates with OR and multidisciplinary teams when caring for the patient.
• Assists with OR preparation and turnover, including obtaining correct instruments for surgical procedure and proper cleaning and maintenance of instruments and equipment specific to the OR environment.
• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including taking blood glucose measurements, recording intake and output, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Performs ordered EKGs and phlebotomy according to policy and per documented training and competency assessment.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Responsible for the preparation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment and supplies and assists in performing invasive endoscopic procedures.
• Processes tissue and bodily fluids specimens
• Maintains the GI procedure area in a clean, safe condition. Ensures necessary equipment and supplies are available for procedures.
• Orientation and training in decontamination process procedures, assembly process procedures, sterilization process and procedures, sterile storage and inventory control process procedures and training in case cart preparation process utilizing appropriate pick sheets/preference cards.
• Participates in and fosters a performance improvement approach that includes both intradepartmental and interdepartmental activities.
• Responsible for compliance with Organizational Integrity through raising questions and promptly reporting actual or potential wrongdoing.
• All other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• Education: High School Diploma and currently enrolled int eh Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing (MCCON) beginning their final year.
• Licensure / Certification: BLS accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Experience: Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Effective Communication Skills
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.