Clinical Nursing Student - Oncology Services - Maryview Medical Center - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Portsmouth, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nursing Student at Maryview Medical Center 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 and procedures. The role provides clinical experience through job shadowing of an RN and providing care within the student’s scope and at the RN’s delegation. The position is in Oncology Services and has a day shift.

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.

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 RN direction and 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 high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees.
• Document patient care accurately, precisely, and in a timely manner when applicable.
• Participate in handoff and reporting of pertinent patient and departmental information upon arrival and departure.
• 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 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

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