Early Career Decision

About the Role

The Clinical Nursing Student - Immersion provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN) or designated healthcare professional. This temporary program enhances working clinical experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN, supports the nurse in the application of the nursing process.
• Collaborates with the RN to develop critical thinking skills for quality patient care delivery.
• Seeks out educational opportunities related to nursing practice and critical thinking.
• Provides basic patient care, including care and comfort, recording vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility.
• Performs unit-based specialty duties in accordance with nursing school, facility, and state board of nursing regulations.
• Acts as a liaison between patient and nurse, reporting changes or concerns.
• Provides high-level customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees.
• Completes accurate, precise, and timely patient care documentation when applicable.
• Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent patient and departmental information.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• HS/GED (required)
• Currently enrolled in an (RN) nursing program and has successfully completed program-specific educational requirements to the level of immersion experience (required).
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred).

Qualifications

• Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to understand and follow directions of the healthcare team.
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (e.g., falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care).
• Infection prevention and transmission-based precautions.
• Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology.
• Team dynamics.
• Patient data collection and documentation (e.g., vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition).
• Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care.
• Assists with feeding, hydration, and nutrition.
• Assists with bowel and bladder elimination.
• Ambulation and patient mobility.
• Use of clinical technology.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach in care activities.
• Accountability for completion of assigned tasks.
• Escalation of concerns via chain of command.
• Critical thinking.
• Advanced problem-solving.
• Understanding of the nursing process.
• Professionalism.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including:
• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infant (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Preferred Experience

• Recent experience as a Patient Care Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, or other medical experience.

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
• May be required to use physical restraints.
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.).
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• Prolonged periods of working alone.
• Required to exercise universal precautions and use personal protective equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.)
• Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.)
• Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.)
• Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.)
• Stoop, Kneel
• Crawling
• Climbing
• Balance
• Bending
• Sitting
• Walking
• Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Perform shift work
• Maneuver weight of patients
• Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm/hand movements
• Finger Dexterity
• Color Vision
• Acuity – far
• Acuity – near
• Depth perception
• Use of Latex products
• Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to dust/fumes
• Exposure to potential electrical shock
• Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
• Exposure to high pitched noises
• Gaseous risk exposure

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/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.