Summary: This position provides the student nurse an opportunity to work under the direction of a registered nurse and to gain experience in the areas of nursing professional, nursing processes and nursing practice. This hands-on experience will include educational sessions, job shadow, assist in patient care. May provide patient care in a CNA role as approved by manager (see CNA position description). Responsibilities: • Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability. • Implements measures to promote a safe environment for patients and others. • Follows nursing safety standards in the delivery of patient care. • Follows approved policies and procedures for infection control. • Follows policies and procedures for "high risk for falls" and "restraints". • Identifies, reports, and appropriately intervenes in safety hazards. • Practices universal precautions by appropriate disposal of waste, hazardous waste, sharps, and wearing personal protective equipment. • Keeps patient rooms and other common patient areas free from potential hazards. • Respects the patient’s right to privacy by protecting confidential information unless obligated or allowed by law to disclose the information. • Follows policies and procedures for "no information patients". • Awareness of conversations held at nursing stations. • No participation in conversations outside patient care environment. • Assists in the provision of individualized goal directed nursing care. • Assists in admission process; greets the patient, provides linens/gown, orients patient to room and equipment. • Provides patient care feedback to the team leader or other responsible person to achieve patient care objective. • Takes vital signs on admission and at intervals as the patient's condition warrants. • Accurately records vital signs, intake and output and weights. • Immediately notifies team leader of any abnormal data. • Documents clearly and concisely on appropriate forms according to policy. • Participates in patient/family education. • Educates patients/family on environmental and safety policies. • Acts on direction from team leader in regards to providing ongoing education and reinforcement of teaching plan. • Reports any identified teaching needs to the team leader. Requirements: • Basic Computer Knowledge • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written • High school diploma or equivalent. • Maintain current BCLS. • Currently enrolled in a nursing program or recent graduate with pending licensure Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed