2027 Summer Student Nursing Program - Greenville Market

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

The Clinical Nursing Student - Summer provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional, in accordance with applicable regulations and organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines. This temporary, time-limited summer program provides clinical experience and exposure. The role is primarily focused on shadowing an RN and may include aspects of clinical care delegated by the RN.

The student supports the nursing process and develops clinical judgment through collaboration with the RN, educational opportunities, and exposure to the RN's role on the care team. Delegated care may include basic patient care, documentation, communication of patient concerns, and other tasks after competency has been validated. Care is appropriate to patients across the lifespan, from neonates through geriatrics.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in an RN nursing program and has successfully completed the program-specific educational requirements.
• Planned or anticipated graduation date within 12 months of the summer program start.
• Ability to communicate clearly with other members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to understand and follow directions from the healthcare team.
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations, including fall prevention, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, and environment of care.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to care.
• Accountability for completing assigned tasks.
• Critical thinking, advanced problem solving, and understanding of the nursing process.
• Professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Recent experience in an acute care and/or long-term care facility.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.

Responsibilities

• Support the nurse in applying the nursing process under the RN's direction.
• Develop critical thinking skills by collaborating with the RN to support quality patient care.
• Seek educational opportunities related to nursing practice and critical thinking.
• Shadow the RN to learn the role within the care team, patient care delivery, and the nursing process.
• Provide basic patient care, including comfort, vital signs, personal care and hygiene, mobility, and applicable unit-specific duties within school, facility, and state board requirements.
• Act as a liaison between patients and nurses by reporting changes or concerns to the nurse.
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees.
• Complete accurate, precise, and timely patient-care documentation when applicable.
• Participate in handoffs and reports of relevant patient and departmental information upon arrival and departure.
• Perform delegated tasks after competency has been validated.
• Communicate clearly with healthcare team members and understand and follow their directions.
• Follow patient and healthcare safety standards, infection-prevention practices, and transmission-based precautions.
• Collect and document patient data, including vital signs, intake and output, and changes in patient condition.
• Assist with hygiene and activities of daily living, feeding, hydration, nutrition, bowel and bladder elimination, ambulation, and mobility.
• Use clinical technology and demonstrate accountability for assigned tasks.
• Escalate concerns through the chain of command and maintain professionalism.
• Provide care appropriate to the age, developmental stage, and needs of patients served on the assigned unit.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED