Nursing Student (Temporary)
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Job Description
About the Company:
This job is with THOM Thomas Hospitals, a part of the West Virginia University Health System (WVUHS). WVUHS is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair employment practices and prohibiting discrimination based on various protected characteristics. The specific cost center for this position is 30 THOM HVI Cardiovascular ICU. The job location is at 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, West Virginia.
Job Description:
This is a temporary position for nursing students to gain practical experience in various nursing areas. As a nursing student, you will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and will be co-assigned with them. Your responsibilities will encompass both direct and indirect patient care.
Key responsibilities include:
• Assisting the RN in providing direct patient care to promote comfort and assist in diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living.
• Performing designated procedures as needed, following departmental procedures.
• Observing, recording, and reporting patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and progress to the RN.
• Assisting the RN with examinations and procedures.
• Demonstrating competency in basic and intermediate care skills (verified by nurse mentor, preceptor, manager, and/or director).
• Educating self and peers to increase competence.
• Attending staff meetings and unit in-services.
• Assisting with indirect care by maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Cleaning patient care areas and equipment.
• Potentially acting as a sitter for patients.
• Potentially having limited access to medication during transport of non-controlled substances.
Minimum qualifications:
• Must be entering the final semester/year of a Diploma Program, Associate, or Baccalaureate RN program from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
Physical requirements:
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull heavy loads.
• Possess visual, auditory, and oral acuity, along with manual dexterity and technical ability.
Working environment:
• The role is performed in a hospital environment.
