Job Description

Why Eastern New Mexico Medical Center?

At Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, our Nurse Internship Program is designed to support and guide nursing students and new graduate nurses as they transition into professional practice. Interns gain hands-on experience across multiple units, caring for patients with a wide range of medical and post-surgical needs while working alongside experienced nurses and clinical leaders. As a Nurse Intern, you will build a strong clinical foundation, develop confidence in your skills, and learn what it means to be part of a collaborative, patient-centered care team. Our supportive learning environment emphasizes mentorship, teamwork, and professional growth. If you’re looking for an internship that offers diverse clinical exposure, structured learning, and meaningful hands-on experience, apply today for this six week summer internship and take the first step toward launching your nursing career with ENMMC.

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

At Eastern New Mexico Medical Center (ENMMC), we focus on cultivating an environment that inspires growth, empowering leadership and encourages health and well-being, not just in the communities we serve but also in the careers of those who make an impact in the lives of many. We know that understanding and addressing the wants, needs and expectations of our patients is critical to our success. And we recognize that the compassion and collaboration of our staff, physicians and volunteers are key to our continued success and are the core of our mission. We strive to create an environment of teamwork and engagement, where employees work together on continuous quality improvement with a focus on patient safety. We are looking for individuals who share this commitment and understanding. As a future employee your personal growth and development is paramount at ENMMC. Come join us in making a difference!