Early Career Decision Program

Job Summary

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We are dedicated to improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

The Nurse Immersion will provide direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse (RN) or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and the policies and procedures of Bon Secours Mercy Health. The Nurse Immersion program is a temporary program that enhances working clinical experience.

• 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 in accordance with pertinent school of nursing, facility, and state board of nursing.
• 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.

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HS/GED (required)

Currently enrolled in RN nursing program and has successfully completed program specific educational requirements to the level of immersion experience (required).

Recent experience as a Patient Care Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, or some other medical experience (preferred).

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred).

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel. General office environment. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. May be required to use physical restraints. May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions. May have periods of constant interruptions. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Prolonged periods of working alone.

Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X Stoop, Kneel X Crawling X Climbing X Balance X Bending X

Work Position Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Sitting X Walking X Standing X

• Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team
• Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)
• Infection prevention and transmission-based precautions
• Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology
• Team dynamics
• Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)
• Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care
• Assists with feeding, hydration, and nutrition
• Assists with bowel and bladder elimination
• Ambulation and patient mobility
• Use of clinical technology
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach in care activities
• Accountability for completion of assigned tasks
• Escalation of concerns via chain of command
• Critical thinking
• Advanced problem solving
• Understanding of nursing process
• Professionalism

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental,…