Temporary Nursing Student

Job Description

About the Company

The employer is West Virginia University Health System (WVUHS) and its subsidiaries, specifically PCH Princeton Community Hospital, with the job located at the 301 PCH Neuro Adult Psych Unit CRH at 1333 Southview Drive, Bluefield, West Virginia. WVUHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. They strictly prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past/current/prospective service in uniformed services, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination.

Job Description: Temporary Nursing Student Position

This is a temporary position designed for nursing students to gain practical experience across various nursing areas. The role involves working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and is co-assigned with an RN. The individual in this role may perform both direct and indirect patient care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Must be entering their final semester/year of a Diploma Program, Associate, or Baccalaureate RN program from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Certification: Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of the hire date.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties are intended to describe the general nature of the work and are not an exhaustive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Direct Patient Care & Support:
• Assists the Registered Nurse (RN) in professional nursing practice by providing direct patient care to enhance comfort and facilitate diagnostic/treatment procedures as per the nursing care plan.
• Assists the RN with patients’ activities of daily living (ADLs) in a timely manner, adhering to departmental procedures.
• Performs designated procedures following departmental guidelines.
• Assists the RN with examinations and procedures according to departmental procedures.
• Observation, Reporting & Documentation:
• Accurately observes, records, and reports all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and progress to the RN in a timely manner.
• Skills Competency & Development:
• Demonstrates competency in basic and intermediate care skills, validated by a nurse mentor, clinical preceptor, nurse manager, and/or nurse director.
• Assists the RN with procedures defined by the advanced skills inventory (where applicable).
• Demonstrates competency in skills identified on the skills inventory that may be carried out independently (where applicable).
• Demonstrates competency in skills identified on the skills inventory that may be carried out under direct supervision of an RN (if applicable).
• Education & Professional Growth:
• Educates self effectively and assists in peer education.
• Seeks educational opportunities to increase competence.
• Attends staff meetings and unit in-services as applicable.
• Indirect Patient Care & Environment Management:
• Assists the RN with indirect care by maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment to prevent/control infections and ensure patient, visitor, and employee safety.
• Thoroughly cleans assigned patient care areas according to departmental procedure.
• Thoroughly cleans assigned unit equipment according to schedule/need and keeps hallways and work areas free of equipment.
• Additional Responsibilities:
• May act in the role of a sitter for a patient as assigned by the charge RN.
• May have limited access to medication, specifically during the transport of non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider.

Physical Requirements:

The role requires meeting specific physical demands, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

• Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull heavy loads.
• Possesses visual, auditory, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered while performing the job’s essential functions, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Schedule & Status:

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12
• Exempt/Non-Exempt Status: Non-Exempt (United States of America)
• Shift: Not specified beyond “Shift:” indicating it varies or is determined by need.