At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
**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, patient's 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)
As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're 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 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
_Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status._
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 you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email
[email protected] . 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
[email protected]