Nurse Extern St. Francis Downtown

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.03

Work Shift:

All Work Shifts (United States of America)

Bon Secours

About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Nurse Extern - St. Francis - Downtown - Greenville SC

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position:
The Nurse Extern provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal state and local regulations and within the policies procedures and guidelines of the organization. The Nurse Extern program is a temporary program that enhances working clinical experience.

Essential Job Functions:
Under direction of the RN supports the nurse in the application of the nursing process.

• Works to develop critical thinking skills through collaboration with the RN to ensure quality patient care delivery
• Seeks out educational opportunities related to nursing practice and critical thinking
• Provides basic patient care to include but not limited to care and comfort record vital signs personal care and hygiene and mobility including unit-based specialty duties in accordance with pertinent school of nursing facility and state board of nursing.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse
• Provides high level customer service to all patients patients family visitors and all employees
• Provides accurate precise timely documentation when applicable for patient care
• Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated
• Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team
• Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. 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 (i.e. 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 nursing process
• Professionalism

Education:

• High School Diploma (HSD)
• Currently enrolled in a (RN) nursing program and has successfully completed program specific educational requirements (required)

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (preferred not required)

Training:

• Qualifications may vary per facility please refer to program specific requirements
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
  

Bon Secours Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate youre part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

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 insurances mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off parental and FMLA leave shot- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Nursing Externs - St. Francis Downtown

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .

Required Experience:

Intern