2027 Summer Student Nursing Program - Richmond Market

Bon Secours Health System • Midlothian, VA

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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 is a temporary, time-limited summer program intended to provide clinical experience and exposure. The role is primarily job shadowing and may include aspects of clinical care delegated by an RN.

The student supports the nurse in applying the nursing process, develops critical-thinking skills through collaboration, seeks educational opportunities, and shadows the RN to learn about the role, care team, and patient-care delivery. The student may provide basic patient care and perform delegated tasks after competency is validated, while communicating concerns, documenting care when applicable, and following patient-safety and infection-prevention practices.

The position serves Bon Secours facilities in the Richmond Market: St. Mary's Hospital, St. Francis Medical Center, Richmond Community Hospital, Memorial Regional Medical Center, Southside Medical Center, Southern Virginia Medical Center, and Rappahannock General Hospital. Scheduled weekly hours are 40, and the listed work shift is all work shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in an RN nursing program and has successfully completed program-specific educational requirements.
• Planned or anticipated graduation date within 12 months of the summer program start.
• Ability to clearly communicate 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 falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, and environment of care.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to care activities.
• Accountability for completion of assigned tasks.
• Critical thinking, advanced problem solving, and understanding of the nursing process.
• Professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Develop critical-thinking skills through collaboration 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 unit-based specialty duties, consistent with applicable 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 report pertinent patient and departmental information when arriving and leaving.
• Perform delegated tasks after competency has been validated.
• Follow directions and communicate clearly with other members of the healthcare team.
• Follow patient and healthcare safety standards, regulations, and infection-prevention 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 apply a compassionate, relationship-based approach to care.
• Complete assigned tasks accountably and escalate concerns through the chain of command.
• Demonstrate professionalism and work effectively within team dynamics.

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED