Student Nurse or Patient Care Technician (PCT)- Orthopedic - Neurology - Anderson Hospital

Student Nurse

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.

The Student Nurse 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 Bon Secours Mercy Health. 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. 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.

HS/GED (required) Currently enrolled in a nursing program and has completed one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation (required) BLS (preferred) Must have completed First Clinical Rotation as a Nursing Student EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred) Recent experience in acute care and/or long term care facility (preferred)

*Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur*May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse*May be required to use physical restraintsMay be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.*May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights*May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*May have periods of constant interruptionsGeneral office environmentRequired to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditionsLong-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel*Prolonged periods of working alone

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.