Early Career Decision — Springfield

About the Role

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. This temporary program enhances working clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Currently enrolled in an RN nursing program and has successfully completed program-specific educational requirements to the level of immersion experience (required).
• Recent experience as a Patient Care Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, or some other medical experience (preferred).
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred).

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the 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 their 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%.
• 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

Activity 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

Position 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Sitting X Walking X Standing X

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

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.