Patient Care Novice
About The Position
Nurses develop their best skills through a combination of education and real-life experience. Our Patient Care Novices work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist in providing high quality patient care at Franciscan Health. This is an excellent opportunity to learn hands-on care and gain experience recognizing signs and symptoms and how to respond. Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
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
Nice To Haves
- Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Having participated in the Franciscan Alliance or local Division’s established Student Nurse Extern/Student Nurse Intern program
Responsibilities
- Perform patient care activities, as needed, of the patient population(s) served in the unit/department under the direction and supervision of the RN
- Contribute to patient care in a safe environment
- Maintain equipment, supplies, and stock in a safe and efficient manner
- Communicate effectively data and significant patient information to the attention of the RN
- Document data collected during the provision of patient care in a timely manner
Benefits
- Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
