Clinical Nursing Student - Progressive Care - Lourdes Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health BSMH • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

The Clinical Nursing Student provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional, in accordance with applicable regulations and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role offers clinical experience through job shadowing of an RN and providing care appropriate to the student’s scope and delegated by the RN.

The student supports the nursing process, develops critical-thinking skills in collaboration with the RN, and seeks educational opportunities related to nursing practice. The role includes basic patient care, patient data collection and documentation, communication of patient concerns, and participation in hand-offs. Delegated tasks may be performed once competency has been validated.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program and completion of one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation.
• Completion of the first clinical rotation as a nursing student.
• 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.
• Understanding of team dynamics.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to care activities.
• Accountability for completing assigned tasks.
• Critical-thinking and advanced problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of the nursing process.
• Professionalism.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support the nurse in applying the nursing process under RN 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.
• Provide basic patient care, including comfort, vital signs, personal care and hygiene, mobility, and unit-based specialty duties.
• Act as a liaison between the patient and nurse, reporting changes or concerns to the nurse.
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees.
• Document patient care accurately, precisely, and promptly when applicable.
• Participate in hand-off and report pertinent patient and departmental information upon arrival and departure.
• Perform delegated tasks after competency has been validated.
• Collect and document patient data, including vital signs, intake and output, and changes in patient condition.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including ambulation and mobility, feeding, hydration and nutrition, and bowel and bladder elimination.
• Use clinical technology as applicable.
• Escalate concerns through the appropriate chain of command.

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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED