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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

0

Job Summary:

The Student Nurse I provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of a RN or LPN. The Student Nurse I assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comfort, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of patients.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

• Provides general patient care such as bathing, mouth care and peri care, dressing of patients, and changing/making beds.
• Responsible for positioning patients, lifting and turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting with bowel and bladder functions and ambulating patients.
• Prepares and assists patients with meals, feeds patients, removes dietary trays and records accurate intake and output. Documents amount and percent of meals and fluids according to Intake and Output and Calorie Count procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions, both oral and written and work cooperatively with other staff members.
• Has the ability to acquire knowledge of and develop skills in basic patient care procedures and charting care provided. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Attends and seeks out education programs, as assigned, to maintain and learn new treatments, procedures, clinical skills, and complete mandatory in-service days to maintain certification. Has knowledge of regulatory requirements as related to position. 12 hours of paid shadowing experience
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• High School diploma or GED
• Currently enrolled in good standing at an accredited nursing program
• Successful completion of first clinical rotation in an accredited nursing program
• Not listed on Kentucky or Indiana Abuse Registry

Specialized Knowledge:

Basic math skills

Kind and Length of Experience:

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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