Student Nurse - Float Pool - Bon Secours Health Systems - PRN
Company: Bon Secours Mercy Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!Summary of
Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionThe 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 FunctionsUnder 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 thinkingProvides 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 validatedEducationHS/GED (required)Currently enrolled in a
nursing program and has completed one clinical nursing course and
one clinical rotation (required)CertificationsBLS
(preferred)TrainingMust have completed First Clinical Rotation as a
Nursing StudentEPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training
(preferred)Work ExperienceRecent 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 restraintsMay 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
interruptionsGeneral office environmentRequired to car travel to
off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather
conditionsLong-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10%
travel*Prolonged periods of working alonePatient
PopulationDemonstrates 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
RequirementsLifting/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/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 exposureOther: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 ProfessionalismBon Secours
is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward*
your hard work with:
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