Location: Depew,NY, USA
The McGuire Group and Absolut Care Nurse Shadow position allows students in their PN2 semester the opportunity for paid learning. Nurse shadowing allows a student to follow a licensed nurse as they perform their day-to-day tasks. It involves observing and learning from a registered nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or another healthcare professional in a clinical environment. Nurse shadowing is different that clinical rotations. Shadowing is designed to learn as much as possible without interfering with the nurse's daily tasks.
If you're currently a nursing student, shadowing a nurse is one of the best things you can do for your future career.
* Pay $20.00/hour.
Hours: Flexible
The McGuire Group and Absolut Care Nurse Shadow position allows students in their PN2 semester the opportunity for paid learning. Nurse shadowing allows a student to follow a licensed nurse as they perform their day-to-day tasks. It involves observing and learning from a registered nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or another healthcare professional in a clinical environment. Nurse shadowing is different that clinical rotations. Shadowing is designed to learn as much as possible without interfering with the nurse's daily tasks.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Nurse Shadow Experience position is available for nursing students in their PN2 semester of a LPN nursing program. This position shadows a licensed LPN and/or RN in their daily activities allowing for observation of communication skills and provides knowledge building while working with residents/patients. No direct care is provided to residents/patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Observe and shadow assigned LPN or RN in their daily duties
* Observe patient status and responses. Document and report observations to preceptor
* Reviews temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect variances from normal and reports observations to preceptor.
* Obtain supplies as requested
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
* Displays optimism fostering a spirit of teamwork, positive attitude and conflict resolution among co-workers. Interacts positively with residents, family members and visitors in all circumstances.
* Strive for excellence performing duties with measured accuracy and timeliness and exhibiting a commitment to strive for excellence
* Displays excellent Customer Service by assisting and cooperating with other personnel and interdisciplinary teams exhibiting helpfulness and support to all team members.
* Exhibits Professionalism
EDUCATION: Minimum: Enrolled in PN2 semester in a NYS licensed LPN program
EXPERIENCE: Minimum: Currently enrolled in PN2 and in good standing
Preferred: N/A
LICENSURE: N/A
If you're currently a nursing student, shadowing a nurse is one of the best things you can do for your future career.