Student Nurse (PCT) - PRN Step Down - Mercy Fairfield Hospital

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Summary of Primary Function / General Purpose of Position

The Student Nurse 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.

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

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

Education

HS / GED (required)

Currently enrolled in a nursing program and has completed one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation (required)

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Training

Must have completed First Clinical Rotation as a Nursing Student

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Work Experience

Recent experience in acute care and / or long term care facility (preferred)

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
• May be required to use physical restraints

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
• May have periods of constant interruptions

General office environment

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel

Prolonged periods of working alone

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infant (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Physical Requirements

Lifting / Carrying (0-50 lbs.)34-66%

Lifting / Carrying (50-100 lbs.)67-100%

Push / Pull (0-50 lbs.)34-66%

Push / Pull (50-100 lbs.)34-66%

Stoop / Kneel34-66%

Crawling1-33%

Climbing1-33%

Balance34-66%

Bending67-100%

Sitting34-66%

Walking67-100%

Standing67-100%

Additional Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity (eye / hand coordination)
• Perform shift work
• Maneuver weight of patients
• Hear alarms / telephone / audio recorder
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm / hand movements
• Finger Dexterity
• Color Vision
• Acuity - far
• Acuity - near
• Depth perception
• Use of latex products
• Exposure to toxic / caustic / chemicals / detergents
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to dust / fumes
• Exposure to potential electrical shock
• Exposure to x ray / electromagnetic energy
• Exposure to high pitched noises
• Gaseous risk exposure

Other : Skills

Skills

• 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
• Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology
• 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
• Critical thinking
• Advanced problem solving
• Understanding of nursing process
• Professionalism

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with :

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w / AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

S cheduled Weekly Hours :

0.01

Work Shift :

Days / Evenings (United States of America)

Department :

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Fairfield - A2 / 2S

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