Intern - Clinical at Childrens Hospital of The King's Daughters – Norfolk, Virginia

GENERAL SUMMARY

The purpose of this internship is to provide an on-the-job training program for high school and college students as well as entry level professional who are interested in a clinical career in healthcare. In addition, this program exposes students to job opportunities within CHKD while simultaneously developing professional and clinical skills/knowledge focused on patient safety, communication skills, and other competencies essential to successful. The Intern will work under the general direction of an assigned Clinical Mentor who will provide a variety of uncomplicated clinical treatments and services for assigned patients in an outpatient clinic. Reports to the department management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care respective to the assigned patient populations based on standard work.
• Takes vital signs under direction of clinical mentor.
• Observes medicals procedures, clinical documentation and patient education.
• Room and facilitate through put of the patient.
• Participates in assigned educational activities.
• Observes specimen collection, laboratory procedures and medication administration.
• Learns and understands proper utilization of operational clinical equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Learns and understands scheduling and referral management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Customer Service - Builds strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Composure - Is cool under pressure; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; handles conflict situations effectively.
• Communications Skills – Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Integrity & Trust - Gains the confidence and trust of other through honesty, integrity and authenticity.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Learning on the Fly - Learns quickly when facing new problems; is a relentless and versatile learner
• Listening - Practices attentive and active listening.
• Peer Relationships - Is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must be currently enrolled/matriculating in an accredited health care sciences program.
• Minimum commitment of 3 months.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office and patient care environments with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. Occasional exposure to communicable diseases.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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