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 and procedures. The role provides clinical experience and exposure through RN job shadowing and care appropriate to the student’s scope, as delegated by an RN. Under RN direction, the student supports the nursing process, develops critical-thinking skills through collaboration, and seeks educational opportunities related to nursing practice. The student provides basic patient care, documents and reports relevant information, participates in handoffs, completes delegated tasks after competency validation, and escalates concerns through the appropriate chain of command. The role is in Oncology Services at Maryview Medical Center.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Currently enrolled in a nursing program.
- Completed one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation.
- Must have completed 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 falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, and environment of care.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
- Understanding of team dynamics and the nursing process.
- Compassionate, relationship-based approach to care.
- Accountability for completing assigned tasks.
- Critical thinking, advanced problem solving, and 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 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 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 handoffs and report 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
