Student Nurse - Anderson Hospital

Student Nurse

The Student Nurse provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health. 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. 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.

HS/GED (required). Currently enrolled in a nursing program and has completed one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation (required). BLS (preferred). Must have completed First Clinical Rotation as a Nursing Student EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred). Recent experience in acute care and/or long term care facility (preferred).