Student Nurse PCT - General Surgical Unit

Luminis Health, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan (employer match)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD

Job summary

Luminis Health, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Aide (CNA) student to contribute to high-quality patient care in a demanding clinical setting in Annapolis, MD. The role emphasizes direct patient care, safety, and collaboration with the health care team.

You will assist with admissions, daily care, and discharge processes while maintaining accurate vital signs documentation and patient comfort. CNA and BLS are required, and enrollment in a nursing program is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program.
• Successful completion of first year of the clinical nursing program. Completion of one clinical semester required.
• CNA certification through the MD Board of Nursing.
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients with attention to personal hygiene and comfort; maintains safety and comfort measures.
• Assists with admission of patients and orientation to the room and equipment.
• Assists with discharge by helping with dressing, gathering belongings, and transport; supports environmental staff after discharge.
• Performs data collection (vital signs, intake/output) and records as per policy; assists with mobilization as ordered.
• Recognizes and reports pain or changes in patient condition to the assigned nurse.
• Participates in orientation of new staff as a mentor when needed.
• Transports medications as per policy; ensures delivery to authorized personnel.
• Maintains adequate unit supplies and equipment; transports patients safely.
• Processes written medical orders and communicates urgent orders to care providers.

Skills

CNA

BLS

Education

Nursing student (accredited program)

First clinical semester completed

Job description

Position Objective

Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective health care through the direct care of patients and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Understands self-motivation in performing basic nursing care. Participants in the team nursing concept, completing tasks as delegated by the assigned nurse.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Provides direct care to patients with special attention to personal hygiene in daily morning and bedtime care and comfort. Initiates and maintains all types of safety measures and comfort care to patients.
2. Assists with admission of patients by greeting and performing initial weight measurement, vital signs, disrobing as necessary and orientation of patient to room and equipment.
3. Prioritizes discharge of patients by assisting with dressing, gathering belongings and transport if necessary to lobby; removes equipment and supplies from room for environmental staff cleaning.
4. Participates in patient care, vital signs, intake and output and other data collection and records according to policy and procedure; obtains specimens as requested using approved procedure. Assists patients with mobilization and/or positioning as ordered by physician or unit protocol.
5. Recognizes and reports pain, patient complaint or obvious change in patient condition to assigned nurse.
6. Participates in the orientation of new staff acting as mentor when necessary and requested.
7. Transports medications, as necessary during the usual course of transporting patients within the institution, in keeping with policy and procedure regarding medication security. Ensures that medication is delivered to persons authorized to handle medication according to AAMC policy.
8. Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment on the unit.
9. Transports patients in accordance with established safety policies.
10. Processes written medical staff orders in accordance with established policy and procedure; communicating STAT or urgent orders to the care provider.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program.
• Preferred Experience: Successful completion of first year of the clinical nursing program.Completion of one clinical semester required

Required License/Certifications

• CNA through the MD Board of Nursing.
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS

Additional Requirements by Department

• STABLE: Pediatric Unit, Postpartum Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Labor and Delivery Unit within 6 months of hire

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Pay Range

$17.50 — $20 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• *Benefit offerings based on employment status