What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Novice position at Franciscan Health?
WHAT WE NEED
Nurses of tomorrow
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nurses develop their best skills through a combination of education and real-life experience. Our Patient Care Novices work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist in providing high quality patient care. This is an excellent opportunity to learn hands-on care and gain experience recognizing signs and symptoms and how to respond. If you can observe and turn instruction into compassionate, quality care, this is the job for you.
Are you enrolled in or a recent graduate of a school of nursing? Are you excited to interact with patients and have meaningful contributions to their healthcare? Can you accurately follow directions? We have a special place that will help you grow while you help our patients heal.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Under the direction and supervision of the RN, perform patient care activities as needed of the patient population(s) served in the unit/department.
Contribute to patient care in a safe environment as well as maintaining equipment, supplies, and stock in a safe and efficient manner.
Communicate effectively data and significant patient information to the attention of the RN.
Document data collected during the provision of patient care in a timely manner.
Under the direction and supervision of the RN, perform patient care activities as needed of the patient population(s) served in the unit/department.
WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED
Assume responsibility for learning and growth.
Utilize time productively.
Demonstrate flexibility in staffing and adaptability to changes in patient care practice.
Exercise safe judgement in decision making.
Demonstrate tact and understanding when dealing with others. Respond in a positive manner to constructive criticism.
Assist with the orientation of new staff.
Qualifications
- Required Enrolled in program
- None Must have successfully completed one full rotation (semester, quarter, etc.) of nursing clinicals through a fully accredited school of nursing. Must be in good standing in their program. Required
- None having participated in the Franciscan Alliance or local Division’s established Student Nurse Extern/Student Nurse Intern program. Preferred
- Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
