Student Nurse, MICU

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Student Nurse to assist with direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse on the assigned unit.

The role supports nursing assessment, care planning, and the execution of delegated nursing tasks, including basic procedures and mobility assistance, while adhering to safety and age-specific care standards.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in junior or senior year of nursing program in good academic standing.
• Current CPR provider card required.
• Must be licensed as a CNA in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Assist the registered nurse with patient assessment and monitoring.
• Provide input on nursing care planning based on observed effects.
• Perform delegated nursing care activities under supervision.
• Assist with nasogastric care, catheter care, and basic procedures.
• Provide direct patient care including hygiene, positioning, and feeding.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Education

Student in BSN/ADN program

AHA CPR Provider

Maryland CNA license

Job description

General Summary

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, participates in the nursing process in delivering care to patients and their families. Duties and responsibilities include direct care activities required in daily practice on the assigned unit. Fulfillment of the job duties requires the employee to have access to medication storage areas and to transport medications to/ from medication storage and delivery areas.

Job Requirements

General Summary

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, participates in the nursing process in delivering care to patients and their families. Duties and responsibilities include direct care activities required in daily practice on the assigned unit. Fulfillment of the job duties requires the employee to have access to medication storage areas and to transport medications to/ from medication storage and delivery areas.

Principal Responsibilities And Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Student nurses perform various routine support functions as listed below. These functions may vary depending upon the unit to which the Student Nurse is assigned.
• Assists the registered nurse assigned to the patient with the assessment of the patient by monitoring parameters outlined by the registered nurse in accordance with the Nursing Standards of Practice.
• Assists the registered nurse assigned to the patient in planning of nursing care by providing input to the nurse related to the observed effects of previous treatments or nursing care.
• Assists the registered nurse assigned to the patient with the implementation of nursing care by performing nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by the registered nurse such as:
• Assists with nasogastric irrigations and nasogastric or gastrostomy feedings.
• Assists with indwelling and intermittent urinary bladder catheterization and performs catheter care and removal.
• Performs procedures or skills that are routinely done on the specific unit such as dressing changes, calculating intake and output and shift totals.
• Provides direct patient care, such as personal hygiene care, positioning, ambulating, transporting, nutritional intake/feeding and bed making.
• Assists with patient admission and discharge and setting up special equipment.
• Assists the registered nurse assigned to the patient in the evaluation of nursing care by reporting patient response to nursing actions such as pain management, vital signs and elimination.
• Demonstrates 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 over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.

Working Conditions

• Weekend, shift work, holiday, on‑call, and overtime may be required.
• Work requires independent lifting up to 25 pounds and lifting (with assistance) to position and/or assist patients onto carts or into wheelchairs or beds and generally with ambulation. Work requires standing and/or walking for up to 100% of scheduled work time. Work requires independent pushing and/or pulling of wheelchairs, beds and related patient care equipment up to 100% of scheduled work time.
• There is potential for regular exposure to patients possessing infectious diseases requiring observance of universal precautions which requires wearing protective clothing, gloves and mask as appropriate and observance of safe work practices.

Qualifications

Work Experience

• Currently enrolled in good academic standing for junior or senior year of a BSN, ADN, or Diploma program in Nursing
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Provider card or American Red Cross card
• Must be licensed as a CNA in the state of Maryland
• Experience preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of universal blood and body fluid precautions and aseptic technique.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to independently lift up to 25 pounds and to lift, position, and/or assist patients; standing and/or walking for 100% of scheduled work time; pushing and/or pulling wheelchairs, beds and related equipment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills are required to effectively interact with patients, families, nurses and other staff.

Compensation

Benefits

Student 17.00

Other Compensation (if Applicable)

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