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

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Portsmouth, VA

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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 and procedures. The role provides clinical experience through job shadowing of an RN and providing care within the student’s scope and as delegated by the RN. The position is in Oncology Services at Maryview Medical Center and is listed as PRN, with a day shift and scheduled weekly hours of 0.01.

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.
• Understanding of infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
• Teamwork, a compassionate relationship-based approach to care, and accountability for assigned tasks.
• Critical thinking, advanced problem solving, and understanding of the nursing process.
• 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 RN direction and collaborate with the RN to develop critical-thinking skills and ensure 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.
• Communicate patient changes or concerns to the nurse and serve as a liaison between the patient and nurse.
• Provide customer service to patients, their families, visitors, and employees.
• Document patient care accurately, precisely, and in a timely manner when applicable.
• Participate in handoffs 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 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 and escalate concerns through the appropriate chain of command.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
• 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options.
• Life insurance.
• Mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off.
• Parental and FMLA leave.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED