Jumpstart RN Progressive Care Unit New Grads
About The Position
This part-time role is for students in the final six months of an RN education program. Participants earn a $1,500 monthly stipend while completing their education, and MercyOne reimburses board and licensure fees. After obtaining licensure, participants begin their career with MercyOne and are subject to an 18-month retention requirement. The position provides assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN. Duties include supporting patients with personal care and mobility, monitoring and documenting selected patient information, maintaining safety and comfort, preparing patients and equipment for procedures and transitions, and reporting changes in patient condition to the nurse.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Provide proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three months of hire.
- Obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification within six weeks of hire.
Responsibilities
- Deliver assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.
- Perform or assist with personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, range-of-motion exercises, dressing and undressing, feeding, changing bandages, elimination needs, and emptying drainage devices.
- Respond to patient calls and anticipate patient needs.
- Promote patient safety and comfort through safe patient handling, regular rounding, environmental and equipment maintenance, and other appropriate safety measures.
- Calculate intake and output, excluding IVs, and measure vital signs.
- Perform bedside blood glucose testing.
- Make entries in patient health records consistent with job scope and company policy.
- Initiate or assist with emergency support measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and protecting patients from injury.
- Perform post-mortem care.
- Set up equipment and supplies for procedures.
- Prepare patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers.
- Discharge patients from the system.
- Observe and report changes in a patient's physical or mental condition, behavior, or status to the nurse.
- Collect and label specimens.
- Set up, operate, and maintain selected equipment.
Benefits
- $1,500 monthly stipend while completing the final six months of RN education.
- Reimbursement of board and licensure fees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
