Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

SICU Nurse Intern

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Internship · Fall 2026Gadsden, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program.
Completion of fundamentals of clinicals in an accredited Nursing program.
0-1 years of experience in a healthcare setting.
Basic understanding of patient care procedures and medical terminology.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with care standards.
Commitment to maintaining a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
Required CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute.
For skilled nursing, a Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the State Department of Public Safety is required.

Responsibilities

Provides basic patient care within scope of practice, including vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and patient comfort measures.
Communicates with the care team through handoffs, reporting changes in patient conditions, and participating in bedside shift reports.
Develops clinical skills by asking questions, seeking feedback, and applying evidence-based practices under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
Maintains a clean and organized work environment, including patient rooms, utility rooms, and shared workspaces.
Assists with basic equipment maintenance, including glucometers, bladder scanners, and scales, and removes, cleans, and stores patient-care equipment after discharge.
Performs hourly rounding and purposeful patient interactions to foster therapeutic relationships and enhance the healing process.
Documents tasks and observations clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner according to facility policies and standards.
Maintains excellent customer-service relations with patients, families, and internal and external departments.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Summary

The Nurse Intern supports patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), assisting with essential care tasks and fostering a therapeutic environment. This role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with the healthcare team, and providing safe, compassionate, and organized care to enhance the patient experience and contribute to the healing process.

Essential Functions

Provides basic patient care within scope of practice, including vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and patient comfort measures, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks.
Communicates effectively with the care team, including handoffs, reporting changes in patient conditions, and participating in bedside shift reports.
Develops clinical skills by asking questions, seeking feedback, and applying evidence-based practices under the guidance of an RN.
Maintains a clean and organized work environment, ensuring patient rooms, utility rooms, and shared workspaces meet safety and compliance standards.
Assists with basic equipment maintenance, such as glucometers, bladder scanners, and scales, and ensures timely removal, cleaning, and proper storage of patient care equipment after discharge.
Performs hourly rounding and provides purposeful patient interactions to foster therapeutic relationships and enhance the healing process.
Documents all tasks and observations clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner, adhering to facility policies and standards.
Upholds excellent customer service relations with patients, families, and internal/external departments.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program required and
Completion of fundamentals of clinicals in an accredited Nursing program required
0-1 years of experience in a healthcare setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic understanding of patient care procedures and medical terminology.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with care standards.
Commitment to maintaining a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.

Licenses and Certifications

CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
For Skilled Nursing - Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by State Department of Public Safety required

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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