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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.03

Work Shift:

All Work Shifts (United States of America)

The Clinical Nursing Student Summer 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 the organization. The Clinical Nursing Student Summer program is a temporary time-limited summer program designed to provide clinical experience and exposure. The Clinical Nursing Student Summer role is primarily a job shadowing role that may incorporate aspects of clinical care at the delegation of the RN.

Essential Job 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

•Shadows the RN to learn the role in the context of the care team and delivery of patient care and understanding of the nursing process

•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 in accordance with pertinent school of nursing, facility, and state board of nursing.  

•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

•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

•Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition) Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care

•Assists with feeding, hydration, and nutrition

•Assists with bowel and bladder elimination

•Ambulation and patient mobility

•Use of clinical technology

•Compassionate, relationship-based approach in care activities

•Accountability for completion of assigned tasks

•Escalation of concerns via chain of command

•Professionalism

Education HS/GED (required)

Currently enrolled in a (RN) nursing program and has successfully completed program specific educational requirements with a planed graduation date within 12 months of summer program start.

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.