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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0.01
Work Shift:
All Work Shifts (United States of America)
*Requires at least 1 semester of Nursing Clinical rotation completed or be a current STNA
*Will be required to work at least 24 hrs. per 6 week schedule
*May Work as PCA to pick up extra time (not require
*PRN position
Mercy Health
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Clinical Nursing Student – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital
Job Summary:
The Clinical Nursing Student provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health. The Clinical Nursing Student role is designed to provide clinical experience and exposure through both job shadowing of the Registered Nurse (RN) and provision of care appropriate to scope and at the delegation of the RN.
Shift:
Per diem (PRN)
Must work 24 hours within a 6 week period
Essential Functions:
Under direction of the RN, supports the nurse in the application of the nursing process.
Works to develop critical thinking skills through collaboration with the RN to ensure quality patient care delivery
Seeks out educational opportunities related to nursing practice and critical thinking
Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit based specialty duties.
Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse
Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employees
Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care
Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving
Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated
Participates in patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)
Performs basic patient hygiene and care related to activities of daily living - assisting with ambulation and patient mobility, feeding, hydration and nutrition and bowel and bladder elimination
Utilizes clinical technology as applicable
Escalates concerns appropriately through appropriate chain of command
Education:
HS/GED (required)
Currently enrolled in a nursing program and has completed one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation (required)
Required Licensing & Certifications:
BLS (preferred)
Experience:
Recent experience in acute care and/or long term care facility (preferred)
Skills & Abilities:
Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team
Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team
Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)
Infection prevention and transmission-based precautions
Team dynamics
Compassionate, relationship-based approach in care activities
Accountability for completion of assigned tasks
Critical thinking
Advanced problem solving
Understanding of nursing process
Professionalism
Training:
Must have completed First Clinical Rotation as a Nursing Student
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
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