Nurse Student Intern (P/T)
il y a 12 jours
Secaucus
Job DescriptionDescription: The Nursing Student Intern supports maternal, infant, and family health through supervised participation in home-visiting activities and community-based services. This role focuses on health education, early childhood development, and family support. The intern works alongside licensed nurses to promote healthy pregnancies, safe infant care, and positive parent–child interactions while gaining experience in public health nursing and community outreach. This is a paid internship position that will last from June 2026 to August 2026, estimated 150-200 hours Essential Functions • Participate in supervised home visits to pregnant individuals, new parents, and families with young children, • Assist with maternal and infant assessments such as vital signs, weight checks, feeding observations, and developmental screenings under direction of a licensed nurse, • Support education on topics including prenatal health, breastfeeding, safe sleep, postpartum recovery, infant care, and parenting skill, • Participate in community outreach activities to increase awareness of services and assist families in signing up for home visits., • Provide evidence-based, approved, educational materials during home visits and community events, • Participate in outreach activities such as health fairs, support groups, or prenatal classes, • Assist with scheduling follow-up visits, referrals, and resource connections (e.g., WIC, early intervention, mental health services), • Communicate relevant updates to the supervising nurse to support continuity of care, • Engage in reflective practice and case discussions with preceptors, • Demonstrate cultural humility and trauma-informed approaches when working with families Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements: • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited ADN, BSN, or MSN program (current NJ Undergraduate (UG) student; current NJ Graduate (GR) student ; recent NJ graduate (either UG or GR whose date of graduation is <1 year from start of internship, or college student who is a NJ resident (will require proof of residency). Will require unofficial or official transcript for verification of enrollment, • Completion of at least one clinical rotation, preferably in maternal–child health, pediatrics, or community health preferred, • Current BLS certification preferred PMCH aims to foster a workplace culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our collective vision is to create an antiracist organization through: • Encouraging bidirectional and transparent communication, • Promoting a culture of belonging, • Practicing cross-program collaboration and engagement, • Engaging in continuous learning/enrichment This role may involve a range of physical, sensory, and cognitive tasks. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to support individuals in performing essential functions. Immunization Policy All PMCH employees must comply with the guidelines of our Immunization Policy.