Clinical Nursing Student - Oncology Services - Maryview Medical Center - PRN
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 provides clinical experience through job shadowing of an RN and providing care appropriate to the student’s scope and delegated by the RN. The position is in Oncology Services at Maryview Medical Center and is scheduled for day shifts. The student supports the nursing process, develops critical thinking through collaboration with the RN, and provides basic patient care. The role also includes collecting and documenting patient data, communicating concerns to the nurse, completing validated delegated tasks, and using clinical technology as applicable.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Currently enrolled in a nursing program and completed one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation.
- Completed the first clinical rotation as a nursing student.
- Clearly communicate with other members of the healthcare team.
- 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.
- Knowledge of team dynamics.
- Compassionate, relationship-based approach to care activities.
- Accountability for completing assigned tasks.
- Critical thinking, advanced problem solving, understanding of the nursing process, and 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 direction of an RN.
- Collaborate with the RN to develop critical thinking skills and 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 patients and nurses by reporting changes or concerns to the nurse.
- Provide customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees.
- Document patient care accurately, precisely, and promptly when applicable.
- Participate in handoff and report pertinent information about patient and departmental needs when arriving and leaving.
- Perform delegated tasks after competency has been validated.
- Participate in patient data collection and documentation, 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
