Student Nurse Scholar I-Atrium Health Pineville - Medical Intensive Care Unit - PT Days

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Student Nurse Scholar I to join their Nurse Scholar Program. In this vital role, you will assist in providing top-notch patient care under the guidance of licensed nurses. Your responsibilities will include monitoring vital signs, assisting patients with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe and clean environment. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive setting while promoting a culture of excellence. If you're passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Currently in a Registered Nurse academic program.
• Must be listed with the NC Nurse Aide I Registry.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing patient care under supervision.
• Maintains a clean and safe patient environment.
• Performs vital signs and documents patient data.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Communication Skills

Mobility Assistance

Education

High School Diploma

Registered Nurse Program

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

The Student Nurse Scholar I is a participant in the Nurse Scholar Program and assists in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse. Assists in maintaining a clean, safe patient environment, and performs job responsibilities in a safe manner according to policy and procedure. Promotes a culture of excellence. Maintains position competencies as appropriate to the needs of the patient population served.

Essential Functions

• Performs vital signs and tasks, documents. Reports pertinent data, changes in patient conditions, and abnormal findings to the licensed nurse in a timely manner
• Performs bedside shift report and/or handoff communication
• Assists with quality improvement activities
• Performs patient safety observation duties such as ongoing monitoring and records behaviors of at-risk patients
• Assists patients with activities of daily living including personal hygiene care, oral care, toileting, ambulation, and eating
• Assists patients with mobility using appropriate safety measures. Transfer, position, turn, and lift patients using proper techniques, body mechanics, and equipment.
• Assists patients with dietary needs including setting up a food tray, feeding, and assisting with ordering or replacing a food tray or food item
• Measure, calculate, and record patient's intake and output, including meal percentages
• Assists in admission and transfer process by preparing patient room, gathering patient belongings, and orienting patient and family to new environment
• Maintains patient environment, equipment, and supplies in a clean and orderly condition
• Assists with clerical work including answering phones and call bells, entering data, and maintaining medical records
• Performs inventory checks, per shift and restocks or communicates the need to reorder as indicated
• Within scope, performs technical tasks, advanced skill sets, and other duties as assigned with appropriate training and competency
• Performs duties as outlined in the scope of Nurse Aide I (per North Carolina Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I Tasks List).

Physical Requirements

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms. Must have manual and finger dexterity.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Currently in good standing in a Registered Nurse academic program. Minimum completion of first semester of Registered Nurse academic program preferred. Current listing with the NC Department of Health and Human Services Nurse Aide I Registry prior to start date required. BLS required per policy guidelines.