Patient Care Novice I

Francisan Health•Munster, IN

53d•Onsite

About The Position

The PCN I is enrolled in an accredited nursing program. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the PCN I performs delegated patient care activities in a manner that is aligned with the age specific needs of the patient to ensure safe, accurate, and high-quality care. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Alliance is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Alliance takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Patient Care Documentation Documents patient care information to ensure timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures. Patient Information Communication Communicates and reports patient data and information to the RN to ensure appropriate and timely care is provided to the patient. Patient Comfort & Support Provides psychological, physical and emotional support; and answers questions about treatment plan, medications, diet or physicians instructions to ensure the patient is comfortable and understands all the information provided to them. Coworker Onboarding & Training Assists in the onboarding and training of new coworkers to ensure all coworkers receive consistent and accurate information. Inventory Levels Verifies inventory levels; orders receives and stores supplies and equipment; and maintains inventory and equipment logs. Patient Care Performs delegated patient care activities as directed by medical staff, in a manner that is aligned with age specific needs of the patient to ensure safe, accurate and high-quality treatment of patients. Patient Care provides activities of daily living (ADLs) including hygiene, assistance with feeding and elimination, positioning, mobility, and ambulation. Skills gathers patient information such as vital signs, point-of-care glucose testing, intake and output, weights, specimen collection. Performs urinary catheter and ostomy care. Supplies & Equipment: restocks patient room and unit supplies; performs equipment checks. Transportation transports patients by wheelchair, cart, bed, bassinet Communication answers call-lights, telephones, etc. Communicates and reports patient data and information to the RN. Documentation records observations, actions, and interventions into the medical record.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an Associate or Bachelor's degree in nursing program fully accredited by either the CCNE (Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education) or NLNAC (National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission)
Must have successfully completed one full rotation (semester, quarter, etc.) of nursing clinicals through a fully accredited school of nursing.
Must be in good standing in their program
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Having participated in the Franciscan Alliance or local Division's established Student Nurse Extern/Student Nurse Intern program

Responsibilities

Documents patient care information to ensure timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.
Communicates and reports patient data and information to the RN to ensure appropriate and timely care is provided to the patient.
Provides psychological, physical and emotional support; and answers questions about treatment plan, medications, diet or physicians instructions to ensure the patient is comfortable and understands all the information provided to them.
Assists in the onboarding and training of new coworkers to ensure all coworkers receive consistent and accurate information.
Verifies inventory levels; orders receives and stores supplies and equipment; and maintains inventory and equipment logs.
Performs delegated patient care activities as directed by medical staff, in a manner that is aligned with age specific needs of the patient to ensure safe, accurate and high-quality treatment of patients.
Provides activities of daily living (ADLs) including hygiene, assistance with feeding and elimination, positioning, mobility, and ambulation.
Gathers patient information such as vital signs, point-of-care glucose testing, intake and output, weights, specimen collection. Performs urinary catheter and ostomy care.
Restocks patient room and unit supplies; performs equipment checks.
Transports patients by wheelchair, cart, bed, bassinet
Answers call-lights, telephones, etc. Communicates and reports patient data and information to the RN.
Records observations, actions, and interventions into the medical record.