Student Nurse Intern, Nursing Services - PRN

Mercy Health Corporation; Janesville (WI); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mercyhealth is seeking a Nurse Assistant/Patient Care Support to provide medical treatment and personal care to hospital and outpatient patients under RN supervision. The role involves hands-on clinical tasks, data documentation, and adaptability across shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call hours.

The position is PRN with a variable shift, offering opportunities for hands-on learning, teamwork, and exposure to multiple units while contributing to performance improvement

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of High School or GED preferred.
• Enrolled in an accredited RN program with no more than 2 semesters to complete.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
• Other certifications per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP.

Aufgaben

• Collect patient data and document in the medical record within scope.
• Assist physician/RN with procedures as needed.
• Review physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient.
• Provide patient treatments as ordered within scope.
• Document care provided in the medical record.
• Observe patients and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the RN.
• Maintain supplies, including scanning, stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
• Floats to various units based on identified need.
• Participates in department and unit performance improvement activities.

Kenntnisse

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Judgement

Motivation

Professionalism

Safety

Adaptability

Attendance

Computer Skills

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

RN program enrollment

Jobbeschreibung

OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of an RN, provides medical treatment and personal care to hospital and outpatient patients. Works alongside RNs to gain hands-on clinical experience and develop skills needed for an RN role. May work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and/or on-call hours. Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Variable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under direct supervision of RN:

• Collects patient data and documents in the medical record within scope.
• Assists physician/RN with procedures as needed.
• Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient.
• Provides patient treatments as ordered within scope.
• Documents care provided in the medical record.
• Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the RN.
• Maintains supplies, including scanning, stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
• Floats to various units based on identified need.
• Participates in department and unit performance improvement activities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of High School or GED preferred

Enrolled in an accredited, or accredited eligible, RN program, in academic good standing and have no more than 2 semesters to complete until program completion

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days (other certifications per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP).

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers information; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others; Consistently performs essential duties and responsibilities.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Undertakes self-development activities; Supports the Culture of Excellence; Asks for and offers help when needed; Self-directed in daily work routine, remaining productive during work hours.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; Utilizes appropriate equipment for partner/patient safety such as lifts and gait belts.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time, ready to accept assignment.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, basic computer skills are beneficial.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

N/A

PAY RANGE:

$17.34 - $17.34

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women