Student Nurse - Petersburg, United States - Bon Secours

Bon Secours

Verified Company

Petersburg, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people.

At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care.

Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

_ Student Nurse _

_Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA_

_ Full Time_

_ Please Note:
Must have completed First Clinical Rotation as a Nursing Student_

Job Description

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.

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Essential Job Functions

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 handoff/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 offsite locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions
Longdistance 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 (04 weeks)
Infant (112 months)
Pediatrics (112 years)
Adolescents years)
Adults years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs %
Lifting/Carrying lbs %
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs %
Push/Pull lbs %
Stoop/Kneel 34-66%
Crawling 1-33%
Climbing 1-33%
Balance 34-66%
Bending 67-100%
Sitting 34-66%
Walking 67-100%
Standing 67-100%

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

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 transmissionbased precautions
Understanding of clerical duties and officebased technology
Team dynamics
Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, chan