Early Career Decision — Springfield

Location: Springfield, OH

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.03

Work Shift: All Work Shifts (United States of America)

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Clinical Nursing Student - Immersion will provide direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse (RN) or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health. The Nursing Immersion 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.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

None

Education

HS/GED (required)

Currently enrolled in (RN) nursing program and has successfully completed program specific educational requirements to the level of immersion experience. (required)

Work Experience

Recent experience as a Patient Care Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, or some other medical experience (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Language

None

Patient Population -

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.​

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)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

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.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency                                              0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)                                                                             X

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)                                                                                                        X

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)                                                                                        X

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)                                                                                   X

Stoop, Kneel                                                                      X

Crawling                                                                             X

Climbing                                                                            X

Balance                                                                                                               X

Bending                                                                                                                                              X

Work Position

Frequency                                               0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Sitting                                                                                                                 X

Walking                                                                                                                                               X

Standing                                                                                                                                              X

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

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

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